Dinner at the Team Hiemstra abode often is a rush of trying to get things on the table and then hurry up and relax quickly before the oncoming bed time hit. The words "relax quickly" normally don't play nice on the page together, but with a new kindergartner and the tired, demon-possession phase ever so slowly ebbing, trying to get kids in bed on time becomes much more difficult than in the summer. Last night, though, was an exception. Carla needed a little medicine after dinner, as she's apt to call chocolate. Of course, all the members of the team voiced their approval at this announcement. Little did they know that Mom had a trick up her sleeve: they'd need to perform for their peanut butter M&Ms. Jacie recited a large chunk of the Beatitudes beautifully. Kenna took an oral AR test on The Mysterious Benedict Society (the book that Carla's been reading to the kiddos in the car). Avery showed off her newfound Kindergarten, finger-snapping groove move. Carter channeled Mickey Mouse and squeaked like only a 4-year-old little, skinny chicken leg of a boy can. Carla and I each took the stage needing to make each other guffaw in order to gain the goods.
Such a treat, the family dinner table, along with the time to enjoy the gift of family.
It's good to read your stuff. You gave a great description of our post-dinner treat!
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