I hear a whale in my dining room. My grandson busily draws whales in a special book he is making, complete with sound effects that he provides.
“This is the humpback whale. “Waaoaoooooooooooaoaoo, whiieeeeeaooooooo. Uhup. Let’s draw sharks. I think blacktip shark, a whale shark. Looks like they are going to be great friends.”
“The whale shark is the biggest fish ever.”
“You need a heading.”
Their creative juices flow as they draw and write together interspersed with my grandson’s spontaneous sound effects.
I also think back to church yesterday when the theme of the lesson centered on my life as a sermon to the lost. What do I show them?
My grandson’s sermon is about God’s wonderful creation of whales, sharks, and dolphins. He loves these creatures. His sister loves to help him create his books. He has written dozens now all about whales and dolphins.
I love hearing him teach about whales. He is fascinated by these creatures. I know one day he will become a marine biologist.
Meanwhile, my granddaughter is so sweet and helpful to him. She is my princess in making. She recently earned the Little Miss Abbeville title and will compete in the state pageant this summer.
Children are a blessing.
Just some thoughts for a Monday morning of literacy musings.
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Children are a blessing Mary, and grandchildren… well they’re an even BIGGER blessing! 🙂 Thanks for linking up at InstaEncouragements!
What a blessing to watch God at work in our grandchildren! Thanks for hosting. Have a blessed week!
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Grandchildren are the best, aren’t they?
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Grandchildren are such a blessing in our lives Mary 😀
How lovely that your grandson enjoys Creative writing with you!
Blessings,
Jennifer
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It’s so fun to see what grandkids come up with.
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I know, Barbara, they are so creative. Thanks for sharing this week and for your support.
Wonderful morning thoughts. Thank you for sharing. Maree
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You are welcome. Thanks for coming by and sharing with me today.
Grandchildren are delightful, aren’t they? Blessings to you, dear Mary! xo
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Blessings to you to Gayle.
Mary Hill recently posted…#LMML: Whales, Sharks and Literacy
Thank you for your kind words about my blog post “This Too Shall Pass”. I appreciate it very much.
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Wonderful thoughts. laurensparks.net
Thanks, Lauren.
I think I recognize that whale. You might want to check it out but the tusk was sold to a queen as a unicorn horn, true story, can’t remember where I heard it, maybe Mysteries at the Museum.
Rebecca,
I will tell my grandson. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Mary Hill recently posted…#LMML: Whales, Sharks and Literacy
Aww…so cute! Grandchildren certainly are a blessing, aren’t they? It’s no wonder Jesus said “Suffer little children…”
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Laurie,
I am so glad you shared that verse. I thought about adding it. Thanks for stopping by.
Love the drawings. Grandchildren are such a blessing. I’m glad to finally have one of my own. 🙂 Couldn’t be happier with her!
Thank you, Lisa. Grandchildren are so wonderful. Thanks for stopping by.
Thanks, Mary, for that little visit around your table with the grands. I know for sure that I love the creativity of my tiny people. God is so good to keep us supplied with youth!
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Michele, you welcome. I so appreciate you for taking time to share your posts and comment each week.
Lovely thoughts and inspiration from your grandson 🙂
It’s great when we can find God in all the places — especially kids!
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Rebecca,
That is so true.
Thanks for sharing.