Contemplating Life over Ice CreamHelp! I've wrecked my daughter from all things Christian. She'll probably wind up being some crazy tree hugger. So this is what happened....
McKenna found a puzzle that she got from my Aunt Diane and Uncle Vern for her second birthday. It's a three dimensional puzzle of Noah's Arc. It's so cool. The puzzle actually has slots for animals to go in, two by two. Well anyway, I was watching her put the animals in their places and I thought, "Teachable moment!"
I consider myself a Christian. However, I have not been good about getting my kids to church. So, when McKenna was doing the puzzle; I decided to get out her picture Bible and teach her about Noah. The Noah story went well. She was a little worried about snakes being on the boat because Nammy Jan doesn't like snakes. But overall, she got the story. However, when McKenna found the picture of Jesus on the cross, everything went downhill. Here's some highlights of our conversation.
M: Mommy, who's that?
Me: Jesus.
M: Like Baby Jesus?
Me: Yes.
M: Why's him bleeding?
Me: Because he wanted to help people and some people didn't like it.
M: Oh, Is him mean?
Me: No, he loves everyone no matter what. He's always with us and watches what we do.
M: You mean him watches me go pee?!?!? Him watches me sleep?!?!
Me:Yes.
M: That is so scary Mommy. I like to pee in private and I don't like it when him watch me sleep. Maybe, you should sit with me till I go to sleep.
Man, me and my big mouth.
7 comments:
Oh no!! Hmmm well I know you will figure it out Kim you are great at that it always amazes me to watch you be a Mommy with McKenna. Just know what to say when and always teaching her it's a beautiful thing to watch. You are a born natural that's for sure! Can't wait to hear the outcome of the story she is just too smart! Love you guys.
Sure wish I could have been a fly on the wall for the lesson. As far as you going to hell....I don't think so. But I'm sure to get there before you so I'll save you a good "hot" spot.
Love to all.
Aunt Amy.
P.S. That ice cream looks YUM-O !!
If God only took the ones that did a great job of teaching His word, He would be pretty lonely. Cathy said she asked the same kind of question when she was McKenna's age but she was worried about God seeing her under the covers. She said-Great question, McKenna! I have to agree. I agree with Esther-you are a great Mom! We all just do the best we can. Love
to all and miss you bunches.
Kim, this is way God choose you to be McKenna's Mama, he knew she was extremley smart and would need an extra special teacher to help her understand.
Love & Miss All of You!
Sharlene
This story is so cute I emailed it to our pastor. McKenna is definitely a smart little one but her mommy will have no trouble keeping ahead of her. Keeping ahead of 2 might be a little more challenging. But, YOU are a great teacher. Miss you all!!!
Love, Aunt Carol
teachable moment=edubabble=bad idea!
Comment from our church secretary: "Tell Kim not to give up. God will give her more moments and she will be prepared." Of this I have no doubt. Love you all. Carol
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