Henry has a fear of Jesus. Yes...Jesus.
Long story short, at the church we used to go to by our old house the priest was a big man, with a long beard, and a BOOMING voice. He scared the daylights out of Henry. When it was time to say "peace be with you", he went around to everyone (it was small church) to shake his/her hand and inevitably when he got to Henry, Henry would cry. Henry thought he was Jesus. So, whenever we would go to that church he would yell "I don't like that Jesus". Not a good thing to have your child screaming at church.
We have changed churches, but the fear still sits in Henry. He also doesn't like it when the church is full of people (can you say mini-Mark?).
Anyways....lately we have been talking about how Christmas is Jesus's birthday and that is why it is really important to go to church on Christmas. (aka - it is not just about the presents)
This morning Henry says to me "Hey mom....what about this, what if we didn't go to church but we called Jesus and sang him Happy Birthday".
I nearly lost it. I love being a parent to young kids...
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How funny! Kids are so great...I can't wait for that stage.
We have a little nativity set and Rich can point out Baby Jesus, Mary, the Shepards, etc. But the funniest is when he goes around the house with Mary yelling "Baby Jesus Mama". Doesn't sound appropriate!
Oh Henry! Maybe this is Mark's cue to grow a beard?? :)
That's so funny! But maybe Henry's on to something - if we could phone in our confessions I bet there would be a lot more repenting!
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