Assume The Position

We've started intentionally praying with Calvin. This translates to folding our hands before meals and at bedtime and really dumbing down our conversations with God.

There's probably a better way to say that ... we've been praying with childlike enthusiasm?

I'm surprised by how quickly Cal has taken to it. He'll have his hands folded before we do and has started to repeat what we say, sentiment by sentiment; especially at bedtime, when we list everyone for whom we're thankful.

Come to think of it, we'd better modify that practice before the days of delaying bedtime begin. Instead of getting out of bed for a glass of water, he'll be finding us to add someone else to the list! I suppose there are worse things ....

It's such a joy to see him enthusiastic to talk to Jesus, and he's so cute when he prays. He generally peeks with one eye, making his face all squinty. Even with pancakes half-eaten (and syrup on his face), he returns to pray for one more thing.