Recently, we have really been trying to help the boys understand birthdays and birthday parties. This is important because Grant starts school in just one month and Jack just turned 4. We want them to see and understand the difference between parties that please Jehovah and ones that don't. We had the opportunity to have a "party" yesterday which consisted of having a BBQ with a visiting pioneer couple and a visiting circuit couple. We enjoyed several relaxing hours spent in our back yard which included a yummy meal, playing basketball, upbuilding and funny conversation and the boys spent some time running in the sprinklers.
This morning, Grant says to me, "Mom, that sure was a nice party we had here yesterday."
I replied, "Wasn't it?! It is because we know Jehovah that we can have parties like that. You see how much fun serving Jehovah can be! Do you think Jehovah liked our party?"
"Oh yes" replied Grant.
"Well, WHY do you think he liked our party?" I continued.
"Well, we didn't chop anyone's heads off!" concluded Grant.
So, we will continue to try to help them understand birthdays...if only it was that simple... Parties where we dismember and behead the invited guests are bad...anything else is acceptable!!! Ha ha
