As soon as Cole woke up this morning, he came to Scott and me saying, "Please mom and Dad stay in bed, I have a surprise for you both."
Maya hears him say this and she pops out of bed saying loudly, "Cole, I want to help too!"
"O.K. Maya, come downstairs with me," he responded.
First, we hear a BANG, then a big CRASH....
Then a minute later Maya returns to our room saying, "My job is to guard you and keep you from getting out of bed before Cole gives you the surprise."
Cole then calls Maya downstairs once again to help him with the next phase....
Maya looks at us sternly before departing and says, "I have to go and help Cole, so don't leave this bed because I am to guard you and now I have to go - so DON'T Move!"
We agreed but could not hold back from showing our pleasure (smiles and giggles) at seeing them work together to surprise us like this.
About a minute later Maya and Cole both returned with large ceramic plates in hand - one with toast and butter and the other with rice krispies cereal. Maya nearly dropped the plate but was completely oblivious to that fact. Cole then hands us the plates and says, "the toast is for dad because I don't think butter is good for you since you're pregnant -I was afraid it might make you sick Mom. So, the cereal is for you and I hope that doesn't make you sick."
We were so touched!! We told them how much we loved this special surprise.
We asked Cole where he got the idea to do this. He said, "I just thought it up this morning since it was the only thing I could do for you on my own - I know how to get cereal and toast, so this is the gift I decided to do."
Finally, Cole says, "And while you are eating in bed, Maya and I will sing our Valentine's songs for you."
They both then proceeded to make up their own Valentine's day songs about loving one another and how God has given us this time to show each other our love. Maya's song included references to her dolls and toys but she stayed pretty on track for her. It was really wonderful!
And then before the great morning was over, Scott gave me a wonderful card with
a hand-made gift certificate inside
good for two days of a home cleaning service!
AWESOME! Perhaps in preparation for baby coming
I will turn in my certificate to Scott!
I hope you all have wonderful Valentine's Day Surprises as well. Don't forget to watch closely for ways the Lord may want to bless you in ways you aren't expecting.
So precious!
Posted by: Carla Craig | February 14, 2010 at 10:37 AM
really sweet kerry! praying every morning for you!!
Posted by: mary hicks | February 14, 2010 at 12:00 PM
Thanks for a lovely insight into your family's dynamics. Future members are in for the time(s) of their lives. They are blessed to be called present and future Hasenbalgs.
Love to all.
Rice Crispies are my personal favorite!:)
Posted by: cmullis | February 14, 2010 at 08:02 PM
Haven't been here for awhile. Just wanted you to know what a blessing it was to just watch the video of you and Scott at Focus. Thank you for choosing faith and for choosing to turn away from self pity. That's not an easy choice. Thank you!
Please pray for these fellow sufferers (remembermaciebeth@blogspot.com). This family lost their daughter, Macie, in an accident almost a year ago on 3/27/09, just a few weeks after their pastor was shot to death giving his sermon. I KNOW you will take them to Jesus. They are struggling so much and I don't believe they have the prayer support they need.
Thank you for honouring the King of Kings.
claudine t in md
Posted by: claudine t in md | February 15, 2010 at 11:24 AM
So, so precious! One of my favorite things in the world is to watch and listen to my children perform for my husband and I. And now, even our 2 year old son from India is joining in! It is awesome!
I also wanted to say "Congratulations!" I didn't realize you were expecting! The Lord is good!
CandiceS
Posted by: Candice Sneed | February 18, 2010 at 03:02 PM
Sweet, sweet little children! Just think of their future husband and wife. You have given them a great example of love and have pointed them to the ultimate example of love in Christ!! Sweet
Posted by: Julie | February 20, 2010 at 07:41 PM
What a precious gift, the love and compassion of your sweet children!
Posted by: Stephanie | February 21, 2010 at 07:53 PM