DTTPP

This acronym has caused quite a stir in our home. Mr. B.T.C wrote this on the board before exiting the kitchen last Saturday evening. One by one we began trying to "break the code". We were told three things...

1. We would be discussing the meaning of this for Family Home Evening.
2. Whoever figures out the meaning gets a $10.00 cash reward.
3. Write down the meaning and be prepared to hand over to Dad Monday evening.

Each of us spent the next couple of days trying to figure this one out. Even visitors tried to help.

We anxiously gathered around Monday night with our little white papers in hand. One by one we handed them over.

Mr. B.T.C looked each one over carefully (a few causing a smile to cross over his lips) and then declared Mom as the winner!

Brit...Don't talk till Papa prays
Bree... David taught the people prayer
Wesley...Do things to practice peace
Dawson...(the little cheat just copied Wesley's answer)
Mom... Do things to promote peace

We've noticed that the little people in our home seem to be arguing a lot! Mr. B.T.C narrowed it down to selfishness. We had a beautiful discussion on how to promote peace in our home.

We were told to meet back in seven days, same place, same time and we would once again be turning in a little white piece of paper, only this time it would have a name written on it. The family member we chose would be the person we felt did the most to promote peace in our home.

One week later... the ballots were cast and the winner ($20.00 cash) was Wesley.

I was actually surprised that there weren't more votes in favor of Britley (she lives her life in service of others). I wasn't so surprised anymore after learning that just prior to Family Night Wesley went around bribing the kids by offering up some pretty inviting incentives if they would vote for him. That little sucker! I think I know what our next lesson will be on.

Mr. B.T.C i love to watch you teach our children. Your mind is brilliant!

Our current chalkboard quote reads.... A soft answer turneth away wrath [Proverbs 15:1]

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