Happy Easter! The easter bunny came while we were at church. I guess he decided that since we had church at 9:00am, it would be best to wait until we got home... chocolate first thing in the morning and all over the nice church clothes... probably not.
I think next year the easter bunny might even come on Saturday. We usually don't let the boys play outside on Sunday and it's been a little tough since Nathan got a t-ball set to play with. We're trying to wait until tomorrow to play with it. They enjoyed the little egg hunt and chocolate though (Jared especially)... chocolate for lunch - yum!
This week I was trying to tell the boys the Easter story. Try teaching the concept of the atonement and resurrection to a 4 year old. I loved it though. It's neat to see a child's perspective and they are so teachable. We talked about how he prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, was taken and beaten, nailed to a cross, died, and then placed in a tomb. It was hard to explain why they did that. Nathan kept asking questions as we were looking at some pictures. He asked what was on his head - a crown of thorns.
"Why?"
"Because they were trying to hurt him."
"Why?"
"They didn't like what he was teaching."
Of course, he wanted to know why after everything I said. But my favorite part was telling him that he lived again or "came back to life." I could tell he was a little sad when we were talking about Jesus dying (even though he doesn't understand that concept yet). Right after I told him that he "came back to life" he got a big smile on his face, put his fist up in the air and shouted, "Yes!" (like "score!"). It was great. I was reminded of what a wonderful thing the resurrection is and thought that's how we should feel (even though we may not express it in the same way). I'm thankful for the atonement and resurrection of Jesus Christ, because that means that we will be able to be resurrected and have the opportunity to live with God again. "Yes!" That's something to be excited about.
One other thing that happened a little while back- we were watching a CES fireside and a video came on of President Hinckley speaking. We had talked to Nathan a few weeks before that about how President Hinckley had died, because he was sick (and old). When Nathan saw this video, he knew who he was and asked, "Is Hinckley better now?"
He doesn't understand death yet, but at least we knew he was listening.
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Great memories.
We do our Easter Egg hunt stuff on Saturday too!
Death is hard to teach. My stepdad passed away before Anna was born - that's what we use to try and teach her about resurrection, that someday she'll see "Grandpa Bob" again. Good luck! :o)
Your boys are so cute! I love their little church outfits. We were working on the Easter story this week, too. It is a hard concept to teach! I love how excited children get about the gospel, though. You're right, It is something to get excited about...it is the greatest news ever!!
The Easter concept is hard for even some adults!!!! Death, life, eternal life.....really deep stuff. The boys look too cute. Hope everyone is feeling better in your house. Sorry I haven't posted from being "tagged" yet. Look for it in the next few days.
Your boys are so darling! I love the little outfits...too cute.
You sound like such a wonderful mom, Annie. I struggle sometimes trying to teach such "large" concepts to my boys, but it sounds as if you did a great job!
Your boys are just so cute! I love their sunday outfits!!!! We were thinking of starting to celebrate holidays the day after. Have the religous part of the holiday on it's real date and then all the fun stuff the day after (plus get all the candy 1/2 off) :) Would make the t-ball a little easier
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