"The only things that stands between
a person and what they want in life are the will to try it, and the faith to believe it’s possible."
Kaemon...............Jade.....................Porter
Here are some of the freaking funny things they have said:
-- "What can we be thankful for?" Answer (Porter)- "A quest!"
-- (All 3 kids separately, randomly) "I have moneys" "I have a wallet" "I don't have a wallet (pause) I don't."
-- "Who do we pray to?" Answer (Kaemon)- "I have shoes." then Porter- "I have gray on my shoes."
-- "What did you guys do this week?" Answer (Kaemon)- "I played in the tub. It had bubbles. I put a beard on and was Santa, only naked. I was naked Santa!"
Obviously, its funnier in real life, you have to hear the way they say these things, but try to imagine a little 3 year old talking. It's just so funny what kind of answers they come up with. Even though the answers usually don't have anything to do with the question, I know they are still learning.
However, the only drawback about this calling is that Brody and I don't haven't been able to get to know very many people in our ward and we also don't get to learn much for ourselves. Since these kids have just barely come out of nursery, we still teach them the nursery lessons. Some of our 'favorites' have been "I am thankful for Fish" "I am thankful for animals" and "I am thankful for bird and insects" ALL IN 3 SEPARATE LESSONS!!! And then a few weeks later we had "I have a body" "I am thankful for my hands" "I am thankful for my ears" "I am thankful for my eyes" and "I am thankful that I can smell and taste" Also all in separate lessons. So, summed up, it took us 8 weeks to learn about living creatures and the body. So, last week, none of the kids where there at church so me and Brody were able to go to Sunday School and Relief Society/Priesthood. What a difference! I felt like I learned so much and it was just so different to actually learn about adult stuff. I chatted with a lot of the women and they were all so fun and welcoming. What I want to know is, should we talk to our bishop and see if he would let us call a sub one week a month and then we can attend the normal meetings that week or something like that? Or should we just be happy where we're at and with what we're learning? I do love the primary and I definitely want to keep this calling, but I also want to be able to learn more for myself at church and meet more people... Tell me your opinion.
6 comments:
I love hearing the stories of your primary kids. So funny what they say, and they are very cute. I think it's sad when a new couple gets called into primary and don't get to know people in the ward. You really feel ostracized. I think primary callings should only last a year, then you can get out and mingle and get to know people. I say talk to the bishop and see what he thinks- since you only have three kids, it wouldn't be that hard to even have them go in another class. Good luck!
Would it be possible for you and Brody to take turns teaching since there are only 3?
HILARIOUS. I love when kids talk. Although I dread the day Kona does. . . all our secrets gone. . . terrifying. Anyway, to the subject at hand. I think it is completely acceptable to ask/speak with the bishop or primary president. It is sooo hard to feel a part of the ward. I think you explained it perfectly, you love your calling but once a month you should be able to learn too (and feel like an adult, stay at home moms have this problem!) I really don't think that's too much to ask for. Let me know how it goes! (and any other funny things they come up with!)
What cute kids Kylee! I'm glad to know how you feel as a primary teacher and as a primary pres. I would say that you should talk to your primary presidency first to let them know how you feel and see if there is something they can work out. I would appreciate if my sunbeam teachers came to me if they were feeling that way and I think there is more that your primary president can do than the bishop, as she should be the one who is most aware of where the teachers are and when.
I would also suggest to her to have some sort of primary teacher and family get together- we've done that a few times and it has been good for the primary workers to get to know each other better as you do see the other teachers each week.
I would also say that you can get to know people in the ward through your VT/HT assignments and going to enrichment and ward activities outside of just Sunday church.
And I think your ward has the same regulations as ours that a man cannot teach in the classroom alone :(
Good luck!
I love your slide shows! That is so cool that you figured out how to do that. There are picts I hadn't seen of you in Mexico. I loved them! Thanks for sharing :)
Kids are amazing and tons of fun. But I know what it feels like when you don't know anyone in a ward but the kids. You are doing a great job and I think you should do what ever makes you happy.
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