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!

Time With Grandma!

In September, my mom came to visit. The boys were SOOOO excited to have Mama Beeben (Grandma Deeben) here - my poor mom seldom got a break! It was great to have her here, and I wish that we lived closer, so that we could see her more often. Here are some highlights from her visit.

Goin' for a ride in the truck!

Playing at the beach!

We got to watch a rocket launch while she was here! My mom was SOOOO excited about it, she was LITERALLY jumping up and down with excitement! It was so funny!

We took her to the zoo - D and Grandma posing for a pic.

D got to feed the giraffe! He also gave it a hug and kiss!

Sliding together at the park.

Ready for the IMAX movie at the Kennedy Space Center!

3 Handsome astronauts!

Just before she left...

Loving the lovin'!

Are you happy?

Grandma is visiting, and taught J a new word! Watch this video clip (less than 30 seconds) to see the cuteness!

Little Gentleman

Matt's been sick the last few days, and consequently, I've been sleeping on an air mattress in our guest room the last 2 nights to avoid getting sick as well. (It stinks - just for the record. I'd so much rather be curled up next to my wonderful hubby!) Anyway, Matt was awake when the boys woke up this morning, so he got them up, and then they all came into my room to tell me good morning. Matt and Joseph left to go get started on their day, but Darren lingered..... He politely asked me if I would like him to close the bedroom door. I said no, because I was getting up, too. Then, he comes over to my bed, holds his hand out, and says, "Help you up, Mommy!" To which I responded by grabbing his hand, and "let" him pull me up! Then he gave me a big hug and kiss, and said, "I love you, Mommy!" A few minutes later, while I was feeding Joseph, Darren came over to me again. This time he started running his fingers through my hair (one of my absolute favorite things!), kissed me and said he loved me again, and said, "No no-ning, Mommy." (Good morning, Mommy).

I have the sweetest little boy, ever! He learns his chivalry from watching his father! I am the luckiest girl alive!