"Parents must bring light and truth into their homes by one family prayer, one scripture study session, one family home evening, one book read aloud, one song, and one family meal at a time. They know that the influence of righteous, conscientious, persistent, daily parenting is among the most powerful and sustaining forces for good in the world. The health of any society, the happiness of its people, their prosperity, and their peace all find common roots in the teaching of children in the home." - Elder L. Tom Perry

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Isa's Prayer

Isabelle loves to say the family prayer at night. Even if somebody else takes a turn to say the prayer, Isabelle will almost always want to say another prayer so that she still gets a turn :) Usually it is very simple and she says the same thing every night. Tonight was the exception.
"Dear Heavenly Father, thankful for this day. Bless we can all be healthy. Bless we can share our toys and that Hyrum can share his toys and I can walk around and share my toys and everyone can share toys with mommy...in the name of Jesus Christ, AMEN."

Wow. I guess we talk A LOT about sharing at our house :)

We usually let Isa choose who reads her bedtime stories at night. Tonight James enthusiastically asked, "Isa, who gets to put you to sleep tonight?!!" She said, "DADDY!!! *long pause*, then in a soft voice, "but I want mommy to put me to sleep because she's sooo beautiful."

I love my little girl :)

To make the night even better, Hyrum learned how to say "AMEN"- he will even bow his head and fold his arms--too cute!! He is at the age of learning a new word every day. This particular stage of a child's life always amazes me. I took him to the doctor yesterday for his 18mth wellness visit. His stats are:
Weight: 23 lbs 11 oz (21%)
Height: 33 in (71%)
The visit went as expected- I had to pry him off of my body just to turn him to face the doctor. Oy. He does not like doctor visits. Fortunately he was up to date on all his shots so he didn't need any and won't until he turns 2!

2 comments:

Patty said...

So precious!! Kids say amazing things!!

Rebecca Hansen said...

haha, i love isa, such a sweet little girl!! i can just picture hyrum and his amen, adorable!