boys vs. girls

At a recent party, a friend and I noted that there was one little boy and several little girls. The friend has a boy, she was the one who noticed the difference in genders.

Then, in youth group, we were going on a Scavenger Hunt and when it came time to break into two groups one of my youth suggested boys vs. girls because we had an even number.

It got me thinking about everyone I know with children. How close is the count?

So I figured it out.

I have a lot of time on my hands.

Maybe I do need a fourth job...

Just kidding.

Back to the count. This is completely unofficial and is limited to friends and immediate family.

Out of twenty-seven couples boys out number girls 30-26. Remember, this is completely unofficial. I actually started going through my facebook friends to make sure I didn't miss anyone. I started ignoring families with one of each because they negated each other. If I stretch and look at my extended family, the numbers still come close.

Take a look at your friends with children. Are there more boys or girls? What's the official count?

beach day!

Today I'm going to the beach.

Beach day!

I'm taking a few of the high school girls who are in the summer Bible study with me.

It's going to be fun! It's the perfect day for the beach.

When I get home I have to finish baking.

quiet Sundays

We left Cicero this morning and after taking a spoon back to the Hall residence, we were on our way home. Just U.B. and Aunt Em. Only this time it was just Bill and Em. It was a mostly quiet ride. I was not highly caffeinated, therefore I wasn't too chatty. Typical car rides usually have deep and lengthy conversations between the two of us. Due to our early dating beginnings, we're used to conversation. We have always communicated, albeit sometimes through shouts and not always in a quiet, calm manner. But we've always communicated.

Today was just a quieter day. Two weeks of being highly extroverted finally took a toll on me. I found my introvert and just say quietly. I'm sure Bill was either concerned or super happy. I probably talk too much, but our car trips are always fun.

I had my sixth of ten bible studies for the high school girls tonight. They are chatty. I find myself trying hard to listen closely to what each of them says. They are all very wise and very faithful. There are no wrong answers. I encourage each of them to share what's on their mind. They are a close-knit group of young women. I wish more of them would come, they could all benefit immensely from each other. In the meantime, I'll take the girls I get and we'll keep on teaching and learning from each other.