Most nights the lil man has a story of some kind. This particular night it happened to be the scriptures. After a chapter I made sure he was snug as a bug, and got my evening kiss and hug. I listen to his prayers, which are sometimes very short and to the point, others sweet and heartfelt, asking for help, good dreams, happy attitude, and things like that. This night was one of those sweet, heartfelt kinda nights. He prayed for our families saftey, and all the other things important at this age that he might need help with. I came from his room kinda laughing to myself. Thinkin how funny kids are. Specifically, what they view as most important.
Leaning back in my comfy chair, which is right next to his bedroom door, I hear him. "Mom, I don't remember when I lived in heaven with Jesus." He does this to me every so often. Asks me a question or makes a statement that totally catches me off guard. "I think they give u something right before you leave that makes you forget." I start thinking about what I have learned from my childhood. "Well they do do something to make you forget. They call it a veil. When u pass through it to come to earth it makes you forget about what its like in heaven." "Oh ok." Much to my suprise this answer satisfied his curiosity. Huh. Very proud of myself I get comfortable again, and go back to my project.
"Mom." A few minutes later. "Yes?" Trying so hard to not get mad. Thinking this was going to be part of our nightly fight to go to bed. There was no humor in his voice, just curiosity. So I held my temper. "So what store can I buy a "veil" at? I was thinking that if I got one of those I could use it when u ground me. Then you would forget about grounding me." It was simply too much for me and I burst into laughter! I explained that they were not something you could purchase. Said goodnight one more time, and all was quiet...well almost. Except for the occasional giggle that escaped everytime I thought about what he had said.
Everyday he makes me laugh. It may be something just that simple. Sometimes it's the gleam he gets in his eye right before he gets into mischief. I thank my stars everyday that I have this amazing little man in my life. He reminds me to smile. What's that saying...Laughter is the best Medicine...I have to agree. :)
