Not far from the tree

Jed, the Classical Music Lover
The other day when Nana was down, some upbeat music came on and Nana started to move to the music. Jed whipped around and gave her a nasty look, and said, 'That's what I do when Lindsay does that, too!'

Chloe, the Not So Classical Music Lover
Chloe and I were going for a drive in the van the other day, and I asked if she wanted a CD. I told her I was putting on some worship music, and explained what that was. Ever one to share her mind, she looked skeptical. I think she was about to object when it started, but as soon as the first sound she heard was a good strong drum roll, she relaxed, sat back, and said, 'This is . . . NICE!'

Usually, Jed is my son all the way, and Chloe Jill's daughter. But this time the rolls were reversed. Two good apples, neither one falling far from the tree - just a matter of which tree they fell from.

Ten Commandments (and counting)

I was reviewing the Ten Commandments the other day with Jed as we read some Bible stories. Chloe, who is our budding spiritual giant, was sitting on my lap, and had several guesses of her own:

1) Share your toys with your sister.

2) Clean up your room.

3) Don't pick your nose.

The theology is a little weak, but she does have some very valid points.