Curiosity

For all that Anna Cate is a girly girl, she is also fearless and rough and tumble.
Last night at the soccer field, I watched her from across many soccer fields climb up on a 6 foot wall and jump without any hesitation. It was one of those too-quick-to-act moments in parenting....I was praying please don't jump, please don't jump but no words came out of my mouth. After landing face down, she was screaming and holding her foot. I should add, my girl is also dramatic, so we were headed to the ER but then the pain subsided a little and she could walk.
When tucking her in last night, I asked her why she jumped off the wall knowing it was so high and she would likely get hurt. She smiled and said, "I'm just curious. That's how God made me."

Seeking Employment

We have managed to avoid the whole DS craze with Anna Cate and Brian, up until now that is. Nothing against them, but we have a Wii And they are only allowed 1 hour of video games and TV viewing combined per day.
Anyway, lately they have insisted that they can't wait until Christmas so Todd and I said they can use some of their savings, but they have to earn $50 to put toward it. So, they have been seeking employment with neighbors to help with yardwork. They have their first job this weekend.
On the way to school this morning, I overheard this conversation:
B: "I wonder if Miss Rita will let me drive her lawn mower?"
AC: "No because you aren't old enough. We will have to ask for a few days off so we can go trick or treating at Halloween."
They are too funny! Can't wait to see if they reach their goal!