Adventures in Kindergaarten

Am I really that busy that I can't update this blog regularly? *scratches head in confusion* Hmm, I don't think so, so I must be lazy, lol!

Anyway, yesterday I got to go to school with Vanessa; fun times, I tells ya! Her teacher does "Magical Mondays" which has parents volunteering to come in to teach the kids about fiarytales or nursery rhymes. It's only forty-five minutes, so really not too much to ask.

I taught the kids about Goldilocks and the Three Bears, which I think went over well. I had the kids laughing and smiling during th story and the discussion we had afterwards, which is always a good sign right? Some of these kids were really quick on the uptake, which made for some funny answers when I asked some questions.

We made some mobiles afterwards, which the kids thought were pretty cool. I only had forty-five minutes, so several of the students didn't finish, but were excited to take it home to finish with their parents.

By the way, all through this, Vanessa keeps yelling at me, "Mom, I love you!" Which was hilarious; I think she thought she wasn't getting enough of my attention? Also, the boy that sits next to her kept telling her, "Vanessa, you're really pretty!" I'm thinking, crush?

Anyway, the entire class enthusiastically waved good-bye when it was time for me to leave, which made me smile. I think I rocked yesterday, lol!

Ethan's Baptism Day!

I figured I should blog about this while it's still fresh in my mind. Or, you know, since it happened just today, because i'm such a slacker when it comes to keeping this thing updated.

So, like the title says, Ethan was baptized today. I knew at the beginning of the year that he was turning eight and getting ready for it, but today somehow felt like it snuck up on me. One minute he's still 7 yrs. old, the next he's being interviewed by Bishop Gatten! And then, today he stood in the baptismal font with his dad; so mind-boggling for me!

Besides the entertaining conducting skills of Bro. Pace from the Bishopric (I'm positive he's a stand-up comedian in secret, lol!), we were able to hear talks given by Sis. Bonnie Rossi and Sis. Matthews on Baptism and The Holy Ghost, respectively. Short and sweet and easy enough for Ethan (and Aaron Libby, another boy from our ward) to understand.

And then, it was showtime! Ethan went first, and did he look excited! He scrunched up his face in a smile just before Scott dunked him, which made me smile. It choked me up a little, knowing Ethan had made this decision and gone through with it, plus his siblings were able to witness it, too!

While Ethan changed his clothes, we headed over to the Primary room for the confirmations. As we waited, Sis. Binns, the Primary President, read some spotlight info on the boys (she had us fill out the questionaire the night before!). It gave those present the opprtunity to learn more about the boys, which I think was a great idea. My dad was asked to bear his testimony at the end of Ethan's spotlight, which nearly made me cry when he expressed his love for his grandchildren being reared in the gospel.

Once the boys were changed, we went ahead with the confirmations. Scott gave a wonderful prayer that promised Ethan the blessings of knowing the truths of the gospel, as well as having a desire to learn more. It was truly sweet. Afterwards, Ethan jumped from his seat and ran to me, which made me laugh as I urged him to shake hands with his dad, Papa, Grandpa and Bro. Pace, all who had joined in the circle.

We had a luncheon afterwards at the house, with food cooked by Papa and Tutu, of course! After such an exciting day, it was nice to just relax and gorge ourselves with food and good company. As corny as it may sound, spending this special day with friends and family was too perfect!

Plus, now I have tons of food taking up the space in my refrigerator and freezer, lol!