Sunday Scene

Yesterday was quite the day in our family. Luke gave his first primary talk. He told me what to write and chose the scripture. It said:

"Someday I want to get baptized. You get dunked under water and it makes all your sins wash away. Jesus Christ got baptized. I want to be like Him. 

In Matthew chapter 3 verses 16 and 17 it says, "And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:
And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

In 2 1/2 years I get to be baptized. 
In the name...."

Marcus has been really excited about a book series. The first book is called Spy School, the second one, Spy Camp. He insisted that you don't have to read books in order because they always recap them in the next book(s). He read through a few chapters in the second and realized he did need to read the first one to understand it. Yesterday he came to me and said he was sad but he couldn't read that book. I asked him why and he said, "There is swearing, so you can take it back." 
Me: Really? Tell me about it.
Him: I saw the "D" word and thought, okay I will tell Mom and just kept reading. Then it was used again. I glanced through the rest of the chapter and they used the "A" word, too. I am done.
Me: I am so sorry, bud. Thanks for telling me.

This was in the children's section of the library. I am kicking myself for not being more careful.

How was your Sunday?

Anneke's First talk

Today in church Anneke gave her first talk. Andy and I try to let our children dictate their talks as much as possible. Since the theme for the month is something like Baptism and Confirmation are ordinances that bless my family this is what came after I asked Anneke what she thought of when she heard the word baptism.

I loved helping her say it. She said the first line really loud. I am not sure what scared her, the volume of her voice or the laughter of the other children, but after that she was shy and quieter. Still, she did really well I think.

Let it Snow

It snowed for about 8 hours yesterday and we got quite a bit of snow for Scott's birthday. That is not fair, I had better get some for my birthday, too. I have been scrambling to get winter coats, find hats and get gloves. Marcus had only one glove, so we went to buy some. He wanted glow in the dark skeleton hands, but we thought ski gloves would be better. He was sad,(He loves anything that glows in the dark at the moment.) but chose red ones. Now he has a green snow boarding coat, red ski gloves and a black knit hat with the bat symbol on it. Anneke of course has a princess coat that is bright pink.
I spent Saturday training to be on the policy council for Marcus's school. I found out yesterday that I have been elected to be on the Resident Council for the CU apartments. A few Sundays ago we gave talks and because of things I said I am helping put together the Christmas party/program for our ward. It happens the day after my birthday. So, outside of work I am super busy. I am excited to be involved but hate the extra time away from my children.
We finally ordered a new bunk bed for our children. Andy doesn't think that he can make it for a lot less than we bought it. Our concern is getting the mattresses that we currently have to fit. We have extra long twin mattresses that have proven to be difficult with the current bunk beds. Marcus was set on getting the bed with the slide. However, it had only bed on top and a built in desk and dresser underneath.
Andy is obsessed with motorcycles and driving me crazy in the process. He talks about them everyday and is even a member of a chat room devoted to motorcycles addicts. Well, I doubt that is what they could call themselves...I am getting annoyed and wish that he would focus his energies on getting a better job so we are not paying so much for child care. Okay, enough venting. I may go walking now, but am unsure what will happen because of the snow.