Theology from a 5 year old

The post that I had planned to do will have to wait. Tonight our little Haven revealed his theological side. *sigh* This boy is amazing.

He fights sitting still during family worship where we study a book verse by verse. Right now we're in Romans and understandably for a 5yr old it is a little hard to stay focused (heck it's hard for me sometimes!).

But, at a time when he should be sleeping--9:30pm!--he shrugs off the "bad boy" persona and we get to see the inner Haven.

Here is the dialog that occured as I was making cookies and he was on the futon (because he was banished from the sleeping room after numerous warnings and absolute refusal to stay in bed and attempt sleep):

"God..."

"What, Haven?" says me next door in the kitchen

"I'm talking to God."

I listen but can't hear. Michael walks in, I tell him what Haven said and he goes in to lay with him.

"If I go up to heaven by myself I'll be scared."

"Mommy and I will be waiting there waiting for you." Michael

"Why will you be there?"

Michael talks

"So you'll die first?"

Michael talks

"I wish I could die first because it's so long to live."

I cannot think of anything more pure than hearing a child on the cusp of understanding reveal their thoughts.

Later I go in to snuggle and to take part in the conversation with God.

"God do you have castles and houses?" "When we ask God he doesn't answer back right?"

"Listen and you may hear" me

"God, I'm on the futon because I did bad in there. Did you see me do bad in there? I don't want God to see me all the time. When I do bad I don't want him to see me. Why is God always there? I want to do good but sometimes I do bad."

"God wants us to do good things. When we do He is happy." me

We went on for a good amount of time. It's fun hearing what Haven asks. After I left and was in the kitchen he told me he loves God because he loves cookies and Jesus gave him cookies so he loves Jesus.

Then he said Jesus gave him flowers and he loves flowers so he loves Jesus. I asked him what he thought Jesus' favorite flower was. He said it was yellow with brown dots in the middle. And it smells good.

It is so exciting to think 10yrs in the future of the deep theological conversations Michael and I will be able to have with our children. We are cultivating a love for God and His word that will stay with them forever.

I pray for the day that Haven will ask the Lord to be his savior. I pray that all my children are part of God's chosen elect.

"Goodnight, God. Thank you for a blessed day."

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For future reference

I was blog hopping and came across a recipe that looks amazing so I'm recording it here for future reference...and of course to tempt you :)

Banana Cake w/Cream Cheese Frosting
Preheat oven 350* for 20-40min
(the time varies on what pan you use)

Ingredients:
1/2 C butter
1-1/2 C Sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
2 C flour sifted (I didn't sift :)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 C milk
1/4 tsp vanilla
3/4 tsp baking soda (add to pureed bananas)
3 pureed bananas (ripe)

***I doubled the recipe and made it like a sheet cake using a cookie sheet, their was extra and it fit in a loaf pan***

grease and flour pan
cream butter, sugar, eggs
sift flour, then add baking powder and salt
to creamed mixture add milk and flour--alternate the two starting and ending with flour
add vanilla and bananas

Pour into pan of choice and bake until golden brown on top, and insert toothpick for ungooeyness :)

Frosting:
1/2 Stick butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1lb powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla

beat together until smooth

(I didn't completely double the frosting when I doubled the cake, just an FYI)

Let me know if you try it, it is very good!!

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What Sterling does for fun..

Oh, to be a baby again. Sleep whenever you want- for as long as you want. Nurse whenever you desire. Be snuggled, smooched on and squeezed all day long. And let's not forget playing in your own poop.

Yep. That's what Sterling did this morning. After we woke up (at 8:30!!) I changed his diaper and put him in his exersaucer. While making breakfast, Haley asked me to move Sterling's chair into their playroom. I go and begin dragging it when Haley yells, "MOM! He pooped everywhere!"

Apparently, the chair is a bit of a laxative and poop literally went ALL over the base of the exersaucer. To add to the wonderful picture I've painted for you, imagine him wildly splashing his little toes in it...with a very happy, content smile on his face.

All I could say was "Oh, heavens. Oh, heavens" I, of course, thought it was funny, Michael not-so-much.

In other news, Haley loves to take Sterling off in the playroom and make him laugh while videoing the whole thing. It is so cute. Here is the one from this morning...after he played in poop and got a bath :)

I'll also include a picture of me after Haven and Haley did my hair while I was reading Huck Finn to them. Aren't I gorgeous?!

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