Kids Say the Darndest Things

This picture has nothing to do with the post... I just like it!

This morning I was on my bed reading the Book of Mormon with all four kiddos.  This rarely happens anymore because Taylor has to be out the door on school days at 6:15 a.m., but we are on our 2 week fall break, so we all get to be a bit more lazy than normal and spend lots of time together!

Anyway, after the 3 older kids and I had all taken a turn reading, I was helping Brayden read the last couple verses of 2 Nephi, chapter 4.  I was helping him with the very last verse, when he said the funniest thing... it went like this:

Me:  "....therefore, I will lift...."
Brayden:  "therefore I will lift"

M: "...up my voice unto thee...."
B:  "up my voice unto thee"

M:  "....yea, I will cry unto thee, my God..."
B:  "yea, I will cry unto.... wait, did it just say cry?  That's lame... why did they put that in there?"
 
So, we had to interrupt what we were reading to quiet the laughter, and explain that when they say they will "Cry unto God" in the scriptures, that's a fancy way of saying that they are praying unto God. 

At least I know he was paying attention, right?

Movie Trivia Quiz - LDS Edition

Every year for Easter, I buy a DVD for my kids easter baskets. I try to make sure the movies have some tie to religion... whether it's an LDS comedy, a video produced by our Church, or another faith based organization. Disney movies don't qualify for this list. Over the last few years, we've really built up a good collection.

Some we've only watched once or twice, but others get watched time and time again. Here are some of my favorite quotes from movies we watch on Sunday... no prize today, just the satisfaction of a job well done... share your guesses in the comment box and enjoy!!!

1. "You're not just an RM, you're an LDS RM, who's trained at the MTC who became a DL a ZL, and an AP, who was promised long ago by his bishop through a PPI after BYC that someday he'd be the EQP. I smell GA! "

2. "As much as I love being insulted by you, I think you'll be happier at a table for one. "

3. "About the girl. If you truly value this girl you must wisely show it. Caring for her with stolen goods would not demonstrate true worth. No, love is a most costly commodity. The more you are willing to pay, the more valuable the prize. The question is, are you willing to pay the price ?"

4. "Any process you are going through will get tougher before it gets easier. That's what make learning a gift. Even though pain is your teacher. "

5. "Leave the gun. Take the granola."

6. "We'll practice our religion in it's pure form for now. When the Saints come around, we'll be there."

7. "But it's not "Book of Mormons", it's "Books of Mormon"! Okay?"

8. "If you think we are finishing the month on a note like that, you are sorely mistaken!"

9. "There is a connection between heaven and earth. Finding that connection gives meaning to everything, including death. Losing that connection makes everything lose meaning, including life."

10. "Why do the gods torment me with such reckless, inconsiderate, blasphemous sons?"