All Tylor

I would like to be able to say that Tylor was overtly excited about his baptism, but I can't. I would like to say we started on time, but I can't. I would like to say that everyone forgot about the announce last week in Sacrament meeting, but I can't.

What I can say is that it was a beautiful day. We started 4 minutes late - not too bad considering the pianist walked in at 3:03. Tylor said he was excited and if that's all the indication of his thrilled-ness I am going to get, I'll take it. And as expected I cried, not too much just one tissue worth.

Tylor was ready to go and when Brother Carruth finished the prayer Tylor almost dunked himself he was that eager. I thought, "Quick! Before Dad changes his mind!", was going through his head. I smiled at that one.

Almost as promised there were no talked scheduled but the bishop felt the need to inject a bit of spiritualness - and comment on the speed and efficiency of the program (maybe I'll be called as the "quick baptism coordinator"?), I had to smile at that one too.

Then we headed back to our house for pie - Sweet Cherry, Key Lime, Spiced Apple and a Cheesecake Tylor made by himself. It was lovely and perfect weather and perfect time of day for the event.

Heart is beaming full

Spiritual growth of child to more

Sum more than love, desire

Why ...

... do important conversation happen late at night? What makes it necessary for people to "open up" when I'm trying to sleep? Don't people know by now that I am a morning person? I'm happy to discuss anything first thing in the morning!

Last night Lauren felt compelled to unburden herself of a few items that needed to be discussed for over an hour. Exhausted, I sent her to bed - finally - and was going to try and do the same. Nope. Jim enters and asks why Lauren is up and then I have to give him the condensed version so I can slip into sleep... not happening.

11:30 p.m: "Sherri?", "Mmmm.", "Tylor talked to me about baptism a couple of times.", (groggy) "Uh, okay.", "I'm saying I think he understands.", "Okay. Are you saying he can get baptized?", "Yes.". (end)

Now I'm wide awake wondering what just happened but not willing to jinx it by talking about it more. Did that really just happen? I woke up at 5:30 and it seemed still true so I'm running with it.

11 Reasons

1. 11 yr old boys don't run away (helpful people pointed my way but didn't stop him)

2. 11 yr old boys answer questions when asked

3. 11 yr old boys don't throw temper tantrums

4. 11 yr old boys can follow directions

5. 11 yr old boys are generally courteous and mindful of others

6. 11 yr old boys open to suggestions

7. 11 yr old boys can make reasonable decisions on their own (age appropriate)

8. 11 yr old boys don't scream at adults (parents excluded)

9. 11 yr old boys don't kick tables incessantly (giving doctor/parent headache)

10. 11 yr old boys hate shots (just 2)

11. 11 yr old boy realizes error of his ways earlier and apologizes all on his own

In spite of his terrible, horrible, no good, very bad morning we ended the day on a positive note. Before apologizing Tylor had cleaned his room, made his bed, fed his fish and hamster, and had done his reading. Maybe I'll keep him. Maybe

Let my Little Light Shine

What a great day in Primary! I miss being with the kids so much that it was great to get a call from Tylor's teacher asking me to sub today.

The lesson was on the priesthood and I have done this one, oh, about six times in the last 7 years. I wanted to try a few new things and it worked great. I found $1 lights at the Dollar Store and added Matthew 5:14-16 to a cute tag. All the kids were engaged and pretty much appropriate. Having 4 quotes and 5 scriptures to have them read really got them using their minds and stretching their understanding. They loved the lights out game - the room we were in was pitch black.

It was a lovely day. I'd do it again in a heart beat!