We finally went inside thinking that might work better. Wishful thinking! I was throwing Walker onto the kids in an attempt to make him smile long enough to get a picture. This is as good as it got!
We had a great time at our Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday morning. The kids were easily entertained with the hunt, and then tbey had a great time playing with some giant bubble makers, painting some Easter decorations, and eating lots of candy. The candy was a little bit of torture for me. I am trying to not eat any candy or sugary treats (including dessert). I do allow myself two exceptions per week. The candy was a big temptation!!!
Sunday afternoon was awesome! Our friends from out of town stopped by for an hour! It was so great to see them! We don't get visitors near enough here in AZ!
On Sunday evening we had an Easter Dinner with our friends the Dovers and the Dovers, and the Dovers. (They are quite wonderful to always allow us to crash their parties!) It was great fun and the food was super delicious. During the evening, Remington got his feelings hurt by one of his friends. It was funny to watch him try so hard to be tough, and yet sad because it had really hurt deeply. He just couldn't understand why his friend had done what he had done. After hearing him express his hurt and confusion for atleast 30 minutes (we were now home), Ryan and I talked to him about how Jesus Christ's suffering in the Garden of Gethsamene was not only for our sins, but he also felt all of our sadnesses, and that He will always understand how we feel. After awhile, Remington looked at us and bluntly said, "That doesn't really help me feel better."
Okay! Well then--not sure what to do now! Ryan then took the kids back and got them ready for bed while I put some food away. A little later, Ryan came out and told me what had happened back in the bedroom. Apparently, after going to the bedroom, Remington stopped Ryan and told him,"I think I need to pray." Then he knelt down and said a short prayer asking Heavenly Father to help him forgive his friend. After finishing, he looked up at Ryan and said, "NOW I feel better!"
I guess Rem has got it figured out better than I do. He is such a great kid. He tries so hard to please Ryan and I, and for the most part, he is very obedient. Gotta Love him!!!
5 comments:
Hey Lena - your kids are SO cute - um, yes, they look JUST like you! Glad you guys had a great Easter! And I don't know if you know this, but I can't eat sugar, so I know what you mean! But after a long time of not having it, you don't crave it anymore! :)
Cute kids for Easter! One of the joys of traveling on Easter was that I didn't have to worry about the outfits. I know, some people would think that's tragic, but I quite enjoyed that there was one less thing for me to worry about. Our picture taking usually ends with the same results as yours. Funny thing is that the kids will probably enjoy those more throughout the years than the perfectly posed kind.
I sure hope Jack wasn't the one who hurt Remington's feelings. I hope you know I'm the king of Mom that wouldn't be defensive but would want to know so I could address it. It's so sweet that he thought to pray. Why don't I think of that more often. Kids really are SO MUCH smarter than us sometimes.
Oh your kids are so cute! I love that story about Remington. He has always been a big tough sweet guy. It is amazing how they know that Heavenly Father is there for them.
Oh my lanta, could that story be a little cuter Lena? i don't think so...I LOVE that Remington!! He already has such a strong testimony of prayer :) You & Ryan have certainly taught him well.
I love the Easter pictures (I just want to pinch those kids of yours, they're so cute!) and it makes me feel so much better to know my kid's are not the only ones who won't pose!! But sometimes, I like pictures better that way...it adds character, right?
how precious! just when you think they can't go and get any cuter, they always surprise you!
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