R.I.P. Wario...

What the heck is the deal with the short life span of goldfish anyways! Yup, Brayden's brand new goldfish already decided he was ready for the after-life. Cop-out! We found him floating a couple nights ago. Brayden didn't even seem sad at all. The next day he asked me where the dead body was and I told him Daddy had to flush it because he was dead. He looked at me with a disturbed & angry look & yelled, "BUT HE'S SUPPOSED TO GO TO HEAVEN!!!!!!!!!" Poor Bray, he acted like we robbed poor Wario of his chance to meet his Maker. So then I had to explain all about bodies & spirits, I explained to the best of my ability that we all have bodies but once they don't work anymore & die, our spirit goes to heaven & the body is left behind. He asked a few more questions, but overall I think it made perfect sense to him.

This whole conversation I was having with him rang a bell for me. When I was little, maybe 6ish, we had 2 hamsters named Chip & Dale. (Britt, memory lane?) Well anyways, one or maybe it was both that died, and my sister and brother were crying & I remember so clearly my Dad pulling me aside, and asked me why I wasn't crying. I remember telling him that I knew they went to Heaven. Random I know, funny how certain things bring you back & trigger your memories. It was all sounding so familiar when I was talking with Brayden. Anyways... Mario & Luigi are still going on strong so we'll see how long they last!

My mom came down this weekend & I spent the day with her on Saturday. We went to lunch at Carraba's & went to check out the new mall. Not sure how much I like the outdoors part of it! Well especially since we were still sweating in mid November! Today Brayden had his Primary Program at 8 am. I was absolutely dreading this new time, especially since we had to be up by 6:15 to get there early. It was cold and dark. Yuck. Jeremy's Mom and sis & bro came to watch. How sweet of them, especially (for teenagers) to sacrifice sleeping in for Brayden! Then he had to give the talk in Primary, busy day. It was about being thankful for blessings. He did a great job, I love how he doesn't get nervous at all. Lucky! Then we had Brunch at our house with Jers family. I have to admit I loved having the rest of the day left. It felt like the day lasted so much longer. Later after naps, we went to Jer's parents house so Jer & their home teacher could give his Dad a blessing. As many of you know, Jer's dad has been sick for about 8 years. He is an excellent example through it all, and I don't think I have ever heard him complain. Anyways, he is getting surgery tomorrow morning for a replacement shunt. And we are hoping & praying it will improve his health. He is a trooper. I love so many things about the gospel, but I especially love how it is designed so that we are all taken care of by Visiting Teachers and Home Teachers. And of course for the power of blessings. After the Blessing, Brayden said, "ok, my turn!" They do have an incredible Home Teacher.

Last but not least, I am constantly trying to switch up Kosty's bedtime lullabies, so he will stay interested/distracted! Anyways, his favorite as of now is "I Know Heavenly Father Loves Me." (click on the link). For the life of me I could not remember the end of the song, I was making up different words every night, so I got on lds.org and they have all of the Primary songs with the music and the lyrics! Phew, now he doesn't have to suffer with my own crazy rendition. I love technology!