Kneeling

Scriptures and prayer and a big part of our lives, and especially our bedtime routine.  Just a few days ago Doug said to me, "I think it's time we start kneeling and saying family prayer with the kids instead of holding them and praying by their cribs."  I was shocked because I didn't think they would be able to kneel and fold their arms at this age.  However, just last week, we started having them "read" the scriptures with us instead of us just reading to them.  They responded so well and I was totally surprised.

After only a few days of encouraging them to kneel next to us, Sydney spontaneously slipped off of my lap (after she had just finished "reading") and knelt down and folded her arms.  I was stunned.  Ethan followed suit all before Doug and I were still reading the scriptures.  Amazing.  I realize that I often underestimate their abilities and what they can comprehend.

Ethan's initial version of 'folding his arms' was straightening and stiffening his arms and rotating them slightly.  Too funny.

I guess it's never too early to teach your child to pray.  So glad Doug had the thought to teach them.  Wow.