John and I have been called to serve in the younger Nursery in our ward. Joshua would normally start going to Nursery in two months, but this calling means he starts early and comes with us. It's so fun to watch him learn in this new setting and to see how much he really does understand. (I'm afraid our big boy Adam overshadows him a bit at home.) He doesn't really talk yet, just knows a couple of words, but yesterday the children were coloring a picture of Jesus after our lesson. I was telling Joshua about his picture, and he pointed right at Jesus and said, "Jesus". I guess he's been listening after all!
When we moved back to Rexburg, the Primary presidency asked if they could move Adam into Primary now, instead of waiting until January, since he is one of the more mature kids in Nursery and there was only one child in the Sunbeam 4 class. We agreed to it and he started last week. He loves it! Our dear friend Marsha Johnson, who happens to be the 1st counselor in the Primary presidency, said that his first week was great. They learned about prayer, how we shouldn't say the same things all the time but should pray from our heart. Adam said, "I have a heart. And bones." Marsha: "Yes, you do! Did Jesus give them to you?" (or something like that-sorry if I quote you wrong, Marsha.) Adam: "Yes. And muscles."
Before bed, Adam was getting ready to say his personal prayer, and I mentioned that maybe he could thank Heavenly Father for his heart and bones that he was talking about earlier. He proceeded to thank Heavenly Father for his heart, bones, muscles, eyes, ears, hands...and every other body part he could think of. It was so cute.
We love our delightful children! They are so fun!
4 comments:
What a sweet family you two have. The story about Adam's prayer made me laugh. So cute! I hope that you got the pictures of you at the cabin that I sent. Love you guys!
Cynthia
We're glad you are back in Idaho with your computer so you can post stories about your family. We've missed checking out your blog over the summer. That Adam is a sweet little guy and growing up so fast. Thanks for sharing the story. We love you all so much.
Mom
Oh my goodness! The Johnson's! How are they? Tell them hi for me! Don't you love the way kids think? Too cute!
How cute! I absolutely love hearing kids pray. It helps remind me of the way that I should be praying. P.S.-I loved being able to talk to you at the reunion!
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