Heavenly Father's Helper

The boys used to cry and get sad whenever we would have to leave for our church assignments so months ago we had a FHE lesson on being Heavenly Father's helpers. There was a great little story in the Friend that talked about being His helper. They didn't quite understand callings but they understood this so now all I have to say on Tuesday nights is I'm going to be Heavenly Father's helper and they don't question it or anything. This morning Neil had a meeting and Sam saw him get dressed in church clothes and start heading out the door. Sam said, "Daddy are you going to be Heavenly Father's helper?" He didn't throw a fit or anything, which usually happens when dad leaves on the weekends since it's supposed to be 24/7 play time with the boys or so they think.

Most of you know Conner is a very obedient child. I don't understand where he gets it but he really obeys which I am thankful for. Him being the oldest, I hope it rubs off on his brothers. Often when it's late I'll just want to put them to bed but he insists on reading scriptures and praying and brushing his teeth. He'll tell me, "Mommy we always have to brush our teeth no matter what." Every meal he tells me, "Mommy we have to pray." I know, but I'm not even finished making lunch yet. This morning he grabbed the FHE wheel and came running, "Mommy, mommy we have to turn the wheel and get our different assignments." How he remembered that I don't know but I'm glad he did. Too bad I have the lesson tomorrow. I actually have been craving funnel cakes so I'm planning to make a pretend trip to the carnival with Mikey dressed in his clown costume and playing simple games like a bean bag toss, bowling, fishing and the kids get to win tickets to trade in for their treat and face painting. To tie in a gospel principle during the games we're going to talk about having a goal (Conner reading, Sam potty training, Mikey not throwing food on the ground) and even though we might not be perfect the first time we try, as with the games, we have to keep trying (enduring to the end) and getting better. Also with the games, if they do good they get tickets or rewards. The same with our Heavenly Father, when we do good he rewards us with blessings. It's so nice having little kids. FHE is pretty easy now. I hope it goes well tomorrow. I have it all in my head how I want it to go but rarely does it ever happen that way.