Discussion at Dinner

Here is part of our discussion at the dinner table tonight:

D: (to me) You're Oseph's (Joseph's) Mommy.
Me: Yes, I am.
D: You're Nehneh's (Darren's) Mommy, too!
Me: Yes, I am your mommy!
D: You're Daddy's mommy too!
Me: No, I am NOT Daddy's Mommy!
Matt: Mommy is Daddy's wife!
Me: Daddy is Mommy's husband!
(D looks slightly confused, so I explained a little.)
Me: Mommy and Daddy are husband and wife. That means that we are married!
D: I want to go in!
Me: Go in where? (my turn to be confused)
D: The temple! I want to go in temple! Married!

Matt and I looked at each other and dropped our jaws. Several months ago, we took the boys for a walk around the San Antonio temple, and talked a little bit about why temples are important. Nothing long or drawn out - just tried to keep it simple and in toddler terms. Unfortunately, we haven't discussed temple marriage with the boys since then (we've discussed several other gospel topics, though). Tonight, we were really impressed with not only his memory, but also his ability to link getting married with the temple without any sort of prompting from us! He is SUCH a great kid with an uncanny sensitivity to things of a spiritual nature.

Gotta just LOVE this kid!

Early Halloween Fun!

We just made this fun Halloween video of our family (actually just plugged in our faces), but it's on the post just below! There is a special guest appearance by my mom. Enjoy the clip, and Happy Halloween a bit early!

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New Tradition!

We are at the conclusion of General Conference weekend for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and this time, we started a new tradition. Where we currently live, the morning sessions are at lunch time, and the afternoon sessions at dinner time. So, in an effort to keep little hands occupied (and quiet), tummies full, and minimal dishes to do afterwards, I decided to make a veggie tray, fruit platter, and other finger foods to munch on throughout conference.

They turned out colorful and pretty, so the boys were so excited to dig in! The best part is that my plan worked! It helped the boys stay occupied for awhile, everyone was fed, AND it was yummy and nutritious! Plus, we spread blankets out on the floor in front of the computer to watch it, and it looked like we were having a party! I think we're going to do this again - in 6 months!

Elder Holland's talk is quite possibly the most POWERFUL testimony of the Book of Mormon that I have ever heard. It was amazing! President Monson's talk on service - well, that just may start some more new traditions in the Coleman household......

Speaking of traditions, this is my 100th post on our blog. Starting new traditions seems like an appropriate post for such an occasion!