Over lunch, right after church, Nathan and I were talking about the Priesthood lesson. (I'm in nursery so our discussion is the only lesson I get). Nathan said that they talked about the Temple. Suddenly, Hailey started talking about getting married in the temple. She told us about Darlene and Wayne and that they got married in the temple. (in March and we haven't talked about it much since then.) Then she said that mommy and daddy and Hailey and Robert get married in the temple. My reply was "Yes! Mommy and daddy got married in the temple a long time ago and mommy will be there when Hailey gets married and mommy will be there when Robert gets married." Hailey interjects excitedly that we'll then take pictures together with Darlene and Wayne.
Story 2:
A few weeks ago there was a convert baptism that we attended. About a month before that I taught a nursery lesson about baptism. So when we attended that baptism, Hailey surprising understand that baptism had something to do with Jesus and water. She was so excited as she told me all about it. However, she thought that the man being baptised that day was Jesus himself. She's so close to understanding but not quiet there.
Story 3:
Hailey has started praying with us. After having her repeat after us, we've been encouraging her to say it by herself. So there's the pattern that we remind her:
1) Dear Heavenly Father
2) Thank you for ....
3) Ask for things that you need
4) In the name of Jesus Christ
Here's what Hailey says:
"Dear thank you for Jesus Amen."
The nearest parent tries to whisper suggestions of what to say. To which Hailey says "I do it myself!" And then repeats what we say.
While on the subject of prayers, Robert will fold his arms and bow his head for the prayers most of the time. It's very cute to watch him.
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Recently Hailey has been saying the word beautiful a lot. It's nice to get compliments from her but sometimes I'm not sure if she understands what the word means.We have the Bernstein Bear's Messy Room book in our car. Hailey starts "reading it". I'm not sure which page she's on since I'm driving but she starts saying. "This room is so beautiful. This messy room is beautiful."
I love talking with Hailey and I try to write down the funny things she says. I know this stage won't last long.
2 comments:
I love how she says, I do it by myself, but then repeats what you say. What a cutie!! She seems like such a happy girl. I remember when she was attending our presidency meetings with you. I can hardly believe she is so big (and that we both have 2 kids).
It's so cute to watch them grow up.
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