You know your kids REALLY ARE great when...

...you get two offers at Church on Sunday for free babysitting. People who are not their blood relation really want to spend quality time with them. And I don't think it was for us to have a break, it was so that they could hang with my kids. So this morning Tyler and I went to the temple, which was a real treat. It's about a 5 1/2 hour deal since the temple is an hour and a half drive. It sounds like they were great! Except I did ask Max afterward if he used his manners and he responded, "Yes." I thought I'd dig a little deeper and said, "So you said 'please' and 'thank you'?" In a very serious, disappointed-in-himself voice he said, "No, I didn't. I didn't, Mom." I have a hard time believing that he didn't use his manners at all because the boy says "Thanks" constantly - "Max, you're such a good big brother", "Here's your lunch", handing him a toy, "You are so handsome, dude!"...all followed by his sweet gratitude, "Oh. Thanks." I told Shawna as we picked up the kids today, "I owe you one", but she quickly said, "No, I owe you one. Thanks for letting me have them over." Kelly also slept in Shawna's arms which was bonus (her kids are ages 11-21). Who doesn't love holding a sleeping baby? Good going, kiddos! Maybe these free babysitting offers will keep coming! I told Max that we missed him while we were gone and he said, "I missed you guys too." I love when he calls me and Tyler "guys". :) Tomorrow night our little ones are going to another friend's home while we treat ourselves to a nice dinner and maybe a movie. I feel very blessed to have such great friends and to have kids who behave well enough that people want to be around them! So it's not just me....