Thursday, April 3, 2008

Ava has powers...

So for Family Night on Monday, we discussed repentance and how if you do something wrong, you need to ask the person you wronged and your Father in Heaven for forgiveness. So the next day Ava and Ethan are having an argument and Ava hits Ethan. Once the dust settles, Ethan tells Ava that she needs to pray and repent. Here's what I heard as I listened quietly in the kitchen:

Ava (obediently sitting in the corner begins to pray): "Heavenly Father, thank thee for this day. Please help Ethan not to get hurt..."

Ethan (interrupting): "No Ava! You have to say you are sorry for hitting me!"

Ava (begins again): "Heavenly Father, Please bless Ethan and my friends..."
Ethan interrrupts again and eventually coaches her through her prayer.

Ethan: "Now, don't you feel better?"

Ava: "No, my heart is still angry."

Ethan: "Why is your heart angry?"

Ava: "Because I have powers."

Ok?? Ethan just dropped the conversation at this point. He didn't know what to say. I later asked her what her powers were and she answered, "my blood."

Who knows?? But at least we know that one kid was listening pretty well during FHE!

8 comments:

Heather said...

It's great that she already knows that she has powers! See how Ethan just backed off after that? She already has mad skilz!

Shalece said...

That is so adorable. Kids say the funniest things. That reminds me of some cute things Tyson said this morning.. I might have to post it :)

The Ethington Family said...

Thats is freakin (can I say that)funny. I love kids! Never a dull moment. - Charlie

Shannon said...

Love those first little prayers. How funny that Ethan's "must do everthing the right way" personality even shines when it comes to his little sisters prayers. Ava sure holds her own around there.

o charm said...

what a great story, i love it. one of the all time highlights of motherhood for me is family home evening. for reasons just like your story.

JaNae said...

Ethan and Justin are much alike, only Justin has taken to correcting MY prayers! I miss you guys!

Kara said...

I wish I had powers!! How are you guys doing? FYI I changed the address to my blog.

Hillary said...

Kids do and say the funniest things. I can't wait until I have these moments with my kids.