Dallin's take on the Book of Mormon

Dallin gave me a very informative account today of how Lehi and his family went to Venus. After about five minutes of discussion, I asked him where Venus was. He said it (with a duh, you're so stupid look) that it's right by the water! He continued on, irritated at my interruption, and continued with his description of Venus.

So, for those of you who don't know, Venus does not have a lot of food. You have to use a bow and arrow to hunt, and it's really hard to find the animals. You have to sleep in a tent because they don't build houses in Venus. Some of the people who live there are really mean and like to beat up their little brothers. Their dads get mad at them and tell them that's not nice and they have to say they are sorry. The nice brothers get really strong and have special powers (still not clear exactly what those powers are). People who go to Venus get lost a lot so they have to pray for directions.

After this wonderful version of Lehi's family journey in the WILDERNESS, I asked him if he meant to say wilderness, and he said, "Oh, yeah. That's what it was. But where's Venus? I want to go there on vacation."

I LOVE five year olds and their perspective!

Nicole's latest words and observations

Nicole is at the fun age where she is learning how to communicate, but doesn't always quite get the words right. Here are some of her newest comments and phrases.

"I like it when Sissy (Sierra) babysitters me."
"Mom, why is your tummy so high?" (Pointing to my chest)
"I just flurped." What's a flurp? "I don't know. I think I burped, but if might have been a fart."
"A froggy is a ball with the hiccups."