Charming

 L is a rascal and a squirrel but he is also so charming.  We've been reading Encyclopedia Brown and "The Enormous Egg." He even reads books himself sometimes.  He's doing better and better in school.  He loves to ride his bike to school and I'm glad he's growing up into such a cute little munchkin.

Church Talk

Levi had a talk to give in primary today and I decided to use the IEW format to give it structure.  He kind of crawled around on the floor doing his own thing as I asked questions that built this talk.  As he was giving it, when he got to the part about toys he stopped and said "I don't know why I put that in there..." It was adorable how flustered he got realizing that talking about toys in a talk wasn't appropriate.  I love that he is learning what is appropriate.  Yay pragmatics.

Introduction

When I became 8 I got baptized and then I received the Gift of the Holy Ghost.  The Holy Ghost gives me good feelings joy, comfort, gratitude.

Topic 1:  I’m grateful for the thriftstore with cats right across the street

Details:  Animals make me happy and the cats are very playful.  God made animals and He made me too.

 

Topic 2: I’m glad I have fun toys.  Toys are fun to play with and God wants me to be happy.

 

Topic 3: I’m thankful for my happy life.  I have nice parents.  I have brothers and sisters.  I have a healthy body.  I have a good mind. I have the gift of the Holy Ghost. 

Conclusion:

The Holy Ghost helps me feel patient and forgiving of others.  He helps me feel thankful for all I have.

 

I know God Loves me because He has a plan for us to be resurrected and He gave us the Gospel.  The Holy Ghost will help you feel grateful for your blessings.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ.  Amen.