In 2008 Is It OK for Baptist to Dance?

Last night at church, the younger children (all but Jeremy and Christina) went to Children's Choir. I thought it would be good for all of them. I accompanied them because I think it is a little early to leave Nastya and Dima since their English is still a little limited. Polina followed along with Sarah and seemed to be trying to learn the songs. I helped Dima by pointing the words out as they sang. Nastya hummed all the songs and on the last couple, decided it was time to dance! She wasn't being disruptive, but she did get the attention of the other children. As far as I am concerned, if the music moves you (or the Spirit) - then dance away!

All the kids are doing great. School started a few weeks back and they are back into a routine of sorts. Polina and Dima are doing great in their school and have learned so much. It has helped a lot with their English in particular. When we got home, Dima couldn't even hold a pencil and would get very frustrated when we would work with him. Now he is writing letters and has learned his ABC's

Jeremy and I have been busy working to get our phone patch working so he can make phone calls from his 2 meter radio. Our club patch was taken out of service recently. As a result, we purchased some used equipment to get our own system up and running. Hopefully next weekend the last $12 component will be installed and the system will be up and running. For those wondering what this is all about, I do not believe kids need their own cell phone. Jeremy and I are amateur radio operators and we have the ability to access the phone lines if necessary (when the eqiupment is installed). So, when he is out and about and needs to call home or 911, he can do so without a cell phone. Now if I can just get his sisters to get their license....

Many people have asked if we have gotten into a routine yet. My answer, is well sort of. We do have a basic routine, but that does not mean it is followed every day. Evening TV is pretty much gone and has been gone for a long time. Not a major loss witht he current programming.

I'll close with adding, once again, that children are a blessing from God. Each passing week I can point to events that made me proud to be the parents to each and every one of them. Our six kids are the second greatest gift God has blessed us with. They are all strong, smart, resilient and loving in their own way.