9 quiet minutes

Gracie never ceases to amaze me.  Just when I think I know her she throws me a curve ball.  After Sunday School today, the teacher came up to us and said "Guess what Grace did today?"  Well, my mind started to race, Grace can do lots in a small amount of time!  The teacher explained that Gracie had an idea, she wanted to play a game... see who could stay quiet the longest!  Gracie... suggesting to stay quiet!!  Well, her and Beth and two others did the game and Gracie wanted it timed.  There were lots of kids down there and while these 4 girls sat quietly on the carpet the others ran wildly around (which usually Gracie is leading the charge!)  So, as you might guess, Grace won... a whole 9 minutes she went without saying a peep!  Wow!  I must remember this for at home!  I am shocked at her that she wanted to do this, but more than that, I am so proud of her. I can just imagine how hard that was for her  but she stuck with it to till the end.  The more she grows up the more I admire her and want many of her qualities for myself.  I am a proud mama!