Boy Zone
There are things that boys just do, like burping and farting or climbing and running ; like bouncing a ball inside and outside and like being loud and boisterous. I call this our Boy Zone.
I find boys to be a delightful lot. I guess I say this in part because God has blessed us with 4 boys and so everything we do is all about being a boy. Our home is full of cricket and hockey and water polo and swimming and running and squash. Lets not forget the soldiers and Lego. We share books on war and fighting and pirates and war ships and star wars.
There is the serious and then there is always the silly serious.
I love being with our boys in particular and it is pure joy to share a fun and enthusiastic party like the one we held on Saturday.
There are things that boys just do, like burping and farting or climbing and running ; like bouncing a ball inside and outside and like being loud and boisterous. I call this our Boy Zone.
I find boys to be a delightful lot. I guess I say this in part because God has blessed us with 4 boys and so everything we do is all about being a boy. Our home is full of cricket and hockey and water polo and swimming and running and squash. Lets not forget the soldiers and Lego. We share books on war and fighting and pirates and war ships and star wars.
There is the serious and then there is always the silly serious.
I love being with our boys in particular and it is pure joy to share a fun and enthusiastic party like the one we held on Saturday.
It was pure boy.
There was not a hint of girl in sight ( except for me of course) but I kept a low profile. The 10 boys teamed up to create a flag and then proceeded to try and steal the others flag by pelting each other with water balloons and flour bombs. Pure energy. Pure boy.
There was not a hint of girl in sight ( except for me of course) but I kept a low profile. The 10 boys teamed up to create a flag and then proceeded to try and steal the others flag by pelting each other with water balloons and flour bombs. Pure energy. Pure boy.
The energy and enthusiasm
Jethro had his fun run on Friday this week. He ran with great gusto and made it to the finishing line. Then on to the jumping castle and the plethora of activities lined up. Pushing and jostling on the bounce . The energy and life in these little people is amazing.
Jethro had his fun run on Friday this week. He ran with great gusto and made it to the finishing line. Then on to the jumping castle and the plethora of activities lined up. Pushing and jostling on the bounce . The energy and life in these little people is amazing.
Th Boy Zone in our Home
Our boy zone is fueled and fed with 100% testosterone. Over the years and increasingly I am learning to celebrate boyhood and as James begins his journey into manhood, we are choosing to celebrate. It is a great joy and privileged to be a part of these four boys lives and then of course the other boys God brings into our lives. Friendship is a gift to be enjoyed and treasured. Boys seem to have that amazing way about them with their friends. It is called persevering and fun. They have a glorious way to bounce back and get on with it through the thick and the thin.
Our boy zone is fueled and fed with 100% testosterone. Over the years and increasingly I am learning to celebrate boyhood and as James begins his journey into manhood, we are choosing to celebrate. It is a great joy and privileged to be a part of these four boys lives and then of course the other boys God brings into our lives. Friendship is a gift to be enjoyed and treasured. Boys seem to have that amazing way about them with their friends. It is called persevering and fun. They have a glorious way to bounce back and get on with it through the thick and the thin.
And boy can they eat.
the fridge door is opened and the body holding it aside is foraging. The cupboard door stands ajar and the hands inside are searching. What are they wanting? Food!!!
I am hungry is the mantra of the Falconer 4 and I aim to please. Chicken pie is a firm favourite as are lamb chops and pasta with cheese sauce. But please keep the veggies to a minimum mom.
Computer games and the like switch a switch on
I have noticed that boys seem to love and I mean love technology. Game time on the weekends is kept to a minimum with a variety of timers and a very strict mom. It is totally conceivable that without these, the boys in this family would continue to play on into the wee hours of the morning.
The gaming designers are well practiced and clever at marketing and strategy to hook the prey and keep them flapping as they desire more. The PC game and PSP and Playstation and WII are the flip side of shoes and clothing and make -up. What did we do without these.
Book Zone
The n calm descends like a mist or a fog. It is so still and un-naturally quiet. One wonders what in the world can bring such peace and quiet to the stormy , male seas in The Falconers home. It is that wonderful thing called a book. All our boys love reading and love books and so when darkness draws in they are happy to bound off to bed and to find joy and rest and encouragement in the pages of a book. The kinds of books that they love to read vary from child to child and yet the choice reflects not only personality but once again the boyishness of boys.
Harry Potter and Just William ; Tintin and Asterix , The Horrible Histories and Horrible Geographies ; Percy Jackson and The Lord of the Rings.
the fridge door is opened and the body holding it aside is foraging. The cupboard door stands ajar and the hands inside are searching. What are they wanting? Food!!!
I am hungry is the mantra of the Falconer 4 and I aim to please. Chicken pie is a firm favourite as are lamb chops and pasta with cheese sauce. But please keep the veggies to a minimum mom.
Computer games and the like switch a switch on
I have noticed that boys seem to love and I mean love technology. Game time on the weekends is kept to a minimum with a variety of timers and a very strict mom. It is totally conceivable that without these, the boys in this family would continue to play on into the wee hours of the morning.
The gaming designers are well practiced and clever at marketing and strategy to hook the prey and keep them flapping as they desire more. The PC game and PSP and Playstation and WII are the flip side of shoes and clothing and make -up. What did we do without these.
Book Zone
The n calm descends like a mist or a fog. It is so still and un-naturally quiet. One wonders what in the world can bring such peace and quiet to the stormy , male seas in The Falconers home. It is that wonderful thing called a book. All our boys love reading and love books and so when darkness draws in they are happy to bound off to bed and to find joy and rest and encouragement in the pages of a book. The kinds of books that they love to read vary from child to child and yet the choice reflects not only personality but once again the boyishness of boys.
Harry Potter and Just William ; Tintin and Asterix , The Horrible Histories and Horrible Geographies ; Percy Jackson and The Lord of the Rings.
Give a boy a bat or a bike ; a ball or a board and Ill show you a happy soul
Doug is a great role model. He is energetic and fun. he works hard at spending time with each boy and gives good , sound guidance along the way.
Where he comes up short ,he is willing to grow.
Thanks be to God!
The task at hand
We press on with God's direct help and grace and his word to show us the way so that we can direct and guide and so that He can tweek and change. The most important priority for us is to share jesus and what He has done for us on the cross. Through all the business and mess and in the midst of 100% energy and thrill we long for and pray for and work for the next generation of Godly men.
Welcome to The Boy Zone
We press on with God's direct help and grace and his word to show us the way so that we can direct and guide and so that He can tweek and change. The most important priority for us is to share jesus and what He has done for us on the cross. Through all the business and mess and in the midst of 100% energy and thrill we long for and pray for and work for the next generation of Godly men.
Welcome to The Boy Zone
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