Amazing Grace

Today the older boys went with good friends to see Amazing Grace, the story of William Wilberforce.

Sam, Grace and I visited the mall while the boys were watching the movie. First we rode the carousel.

Then we stopped for pizza.

Then we looked at the mall map to spy out all of the toy shops. We visted each store, where Grace reminded me that she wanted, "everything," for her birthday.

Afterwards, we nestled down to some reading in Waldenbooks. We purchased a Golden Book, "Butterfly Kisses," for Grace and Daddy to read together.

Then we came to the food court to await the big brothers to come out of the theatre. We had a soda pop and read Butterfly kisses twice through. We sang songs. Grace performed a ballet for all of the people in the food court. Then we had a wild and wacky game of "I Spy."

THANKFULLY, at this point the big brothers came out of the theatre.

So the boys "watched" Amazing Grace, and I experienced just a bit of amazing grace in getting through the afternoon.

Sam handled the afternoon like a man. I'm proud of him. He held Gracie's hand to, "ensure her safety." He was happy, obedient and very helpful. What a man!

Here Sam is playing his keyboard.