Out of the Mouth of Babes

We had company and a few other crazy late nights and got out of our whole read scriptures before bed routine for about a week. . .

One night we round the kids up to say prayer - and Talin (my 18 month old) goes over and grabs the Scriptures and starts passing them out to everyone.  It was again past bed time - but how could you tell him no?       . . . A quiet and perfect example from an 18 month old.

Yesterday I was 1/2 way through my breakfast (so were my girls) when Mia exclaims, "Mom, Why is Talin Folding his arms?"   . . . again my babe - reminding us of what we had forgotten.

Now you may say that he is used to a "routine" and this is why he does it.   Well, maybe to an extent.  But he sees me sweep, and doesn't bring me the broom when the floor is dirty - or the toilet brush.

I honestly believe that this little man just came from Heaven not to long ago - and he knows the importance of spiritual things.  He knows what feels right, and when we are doing what is right.

Made me think of a few things.   #1 - scares me just a little to bring another even more perfect little bundle of joy into our home in just a few short weeks.  I am to make a home for the most perfect little person - straight from Heaven - that is a little intimidating.

#2 - I am so grateful for the plan of our Father in Heaven.  How much wisdom.  Not only are we given these little children to teach us patience :)  he he.  But to teach us too sometimes.  To keep us focused on spiritual things - not just the daily grind.  (My guilty nesting here...)    He also gave us children to love.  Some people don't even believe in a God that is much more than a spirit or power.  We know that He is real, that He is our FATHER.  The love that He has for each of us is so much more real - because I have a chance to be a parent.  I can understand how He loves EACH of us - even when we make wrong choices and disappoint him.

I used to rely on the love that my earthy father has for me - to understand a Heavenly Fathers love.  That was good.  But now, being a parent makes me understand so much more.

I am grateful for the knowledge of Heavenly Parents.  And for the chance to BE earthly ones.

(This made me think of how important it is to our Heavenly Father - to share the gospel with everyone.  - To offer the joy and peace of the gospel to each of His children.

So in this new ward i have a SUPER easy calling.  Too easy really.  (Humanitarian.)  And sometimes I wish that I could "do" more.  But I have realized that because honestly for the first time in my life I have a low key calling.  I have more time.  I have enjoyed this time with my Family - and because I am not super involved with "church callings"  I have been able to do other things that I haven't done before.  


We had a block party - super simple and low key - but it was WONDERFUL.  I got to meet so many wonderful people I would never get to know - and it was just good to see how many good people surround us.   I am excited to be friends with many of them.  I am excited to be a little more out of my "mormon bubble" and hopefully be a good name/example for Him and His church.  I am excited for this "easy calling" time for both of us (hubby and I).


Just my thoughts lately. :)