So today at AWANA (the bible club for kids of all ages, including the 3-and-4-year-old 'Cubbies' with whom I work), I got landed with the two most hyper, ADD, high-maintenance 4 year olds in the club.

And I couldn't be happier!
I'm kinda an adrenaline junkie when it comes to kids. It drives me crazy to watch only one, 'cuz you just sit there. When there are a good number, like say six, I'm happy. My rookie year leading Cubbies I had around 9. So I was pretty sad when I was told that they had upped the leader/kid ratio to 1 to 3. It was boring.
But now I have these two crazy little boys (and a really sweet, studious little girl whom I have to be very careful doesn't fall through the cracks) and I *get* to make them say bible verses. Don't get me wrong, I totally love high engergy kids. I am one myself, afterall. Today I got ADD #1 to say 4 verses (these are short, but do require plenty of thought and effort), and then led the entire group in a review. Good stuff.
I was talking to ADD #2's dad, also a leader, during club, and I assured him, "I won't break out the duct tape, I promise."
He replied, "I'll bring some for ya, just in case."
Obviously he doesn't know me little sister Kathleen. . .