How does he do it?

Malachi: the comedian. The position of Kercher Comedian is always being competed for--by Mark--by Miriam--even Maggie, at times. But Malachi has long held this title, basically since he started talking.

Malachi: "Maggie, here! Grink some of mine Hot Tea Chocolate."
Maggie: "I can't, Malachi. I'm allergic."
Malachi: "Oh."
Maggie: "Are you allergic?"
Malachi: (indignantly) "NO! I'm a boy."
Later....
Maggie and Malachi are playing dolls---
Madalyne: "Oh, are you being babies?"
Malachi: "No, I'm a boy, those are babies, and Maggie is a 'lergic.'"

I guess I should change my gender registration in the State of Oregon from "Female" to "Lergic."

Malachi: the Policeman--

Miriam: "Oh man, I just watched a stupid movie...."
Malachi: "Miriam, don't say dat word! Dat's a bad word 'a say!"

In church the one giving the sermon used the forbidden word....

Preacher: "It is stupid for us to not be seeking the Lord...."
Malachi: (quite loudly) "Ah! Mom! He said a bad word!"

I guess someone told him not to use that kind of language. Recently Mom took all the kids to Bend to see Melody's new baby, leaving Dad and I home alone. Soon after they left I called mom to gloat that I'd be able to say "stupid" as much as I wanted in the next few days. The simple pleasures in life.....

The Feel Good Cooking Show

My good friend Bethany and I had a free evening, a kitchen, a camera, and an appetite--this is what ensued.

Many thanks to Zach who made the publishing of this video possible.

The Best Spanish Christmas Pageant Ever

My Spanish class put on a Christmas Play this year.
They wrote the script themselves!

Everyone agrees that in our Spanish Class we have more fun than should be allowed in a learning establishment. To establish some semblance of order, I demand my 11 students to call me "Mrs. Maggie". It works well.

They are learning very well. The class is conversational in style, meaning I teach the class entirely in Spanish, and the students learn by listening and participating in various activities such as playing games, role playing, and creating stories together. And of course, putting on Christmas Pageants.

Malachi Grows Up

I finally convinced him to stop being jealous of Madalyne's dolls and be thankful for his spacious crib upstairs. I guess he knows how I felt at 7 when I grew out of my favorite "jellies"(plastic sparkly sandals, in case anyone doesn't remember that delightful footwear....).