Hitch A Ride With An Angel

We recently visited the doctor for Richmond's physical that is needed for his Kindergarten registration. (Yes, Kindergarten! This Mom does not have the energy to post about that topic - too much emotion to invest) Anyway, at each of the yearly visits, we receive a handout that explains typical behavior, development, etc for that particular age. As I was reading it, I noticed that it stated that 5 year olds often begin to show a keen interest in death. And one day after reading that tidbit, this is what Richmond says to me out of the clear blue as we are driving through the Mickey D's:

"Hey Mom, I'll bet when we die...the angels swoop down from the sky with their huge wings. We'll just hop on their backs, and they'll carry us up to Heaven to see Jesus. Won't that be fun?!!!"

Well, I don't know about you, but that is the way I will choose to view death from now on. Just. like. that.

Isn't it wonderful when we can view the world through the eyes of a child!

How They Grow

Conversation with Richmond at our breakfast table on this rainy Friday morning:

Richmond: Mom, this is a great day for flowers!

Me: Oh, really.....why do you think that?

Richmond: Because Mom, here's how it works. This is the way flowers grow. First, God gives lots of rain. They love that. Then He gives them lots of sunshine. Then, we give them lots and lots of love. And then.......we have to give them lots of seeds. They need that. Then the flowers will grow and grow and grow!

Not necessarily in that order.....

Everytime a 4 year old opens their mouth to speak, it's an adventure!