My Adorable Daughter

So, Christa said the cutest things yesterday that I thought were worth re-telling here on the blog. Prepare yourselves for an actual, entertaining story... I'll give you a moment...

Ok, so last night we went to dinner at the hospital with Cline. I had high aspirations of stopping by the grocery store to pick up a few things, and then, if all went well, even going to Home Depot to return some plastic doorknob covers that I had accidentally purchased too many of. I was going to do these things *by myself* with my *two children*, and I have to say I was already feeling pretty smug about it. Anyway, as we were driving home, we passed by a great church in the middle of town who puts on a live Nativity Scene at Christmas every year. Well, yesterday evening, they were re-enacting Jesus washing the disciples feet, and then the Last Supper, in honor of Easter. I just love this church and the ways they've found to minister to the community! I pointed the activity out to Christa, and she replied, "I want to go see." I agreed, and proceeded to go around the block for another look. Christa continued to express interest in it, so I decided that an opportunity to tell her about the true meaning behind all of the Easter-egg-hunting we've been doing lately was more important than having apple juice for my infant. I'd just have to figure something else out in that department.

We pulled into the parking lot, and I got the kids out so we could sit and watch for a few minutes. I did my best to explain to Christa what "Jesus" was doing and why this group of people were eating together. A nice lady offered me communion, which I accepted with the most reverence I could muster, while trying to make sure Christa didn't run out into the busy street about 5 feet away from us. In spite of that distraction, I was almost moved to tears at this impromptu opportunity to worship and share Jesus with my daughter.

A few minutes later, Christa's Preschool teacher came up to us. Ms. Susan is a member at this particular church, and she picked Christa up and asked if she could take her inside where Christa's Kindermusik teacher was. I said that was fine. A few minutes later, Ms. Susan came back out with Christa and informed me that Christa needed to ask Jesus if she could have a cookie. I busted out laughing, and agreed that she could, indeed, partake of the cookie.

We all went inside for a minute and I was introduced to several people. Just as we were about to leave, Christa said, "I need Jesus to wash my feet." So adorable! I offered to wash them for her when we got home, but she decided she just wanted a bath instead.

Before bed, I decided that our bible story for that evening would be the story of Jesus' crucifixion. When we got to the part where Jesus was actually hanging on the cross, picture included, Christa lovingly pointed out his "boo-boos." I told her that Jesus was so sad to be on the cross and that He had many boo-boos. So she kissed each one of them. She's been fixated on that picture and that story ever since.

The past 2 days have been amazing, and it is so humbling to be able to have these conversations with Christa. I am so honored to be able to share these stories and His love with her. I don't know how much she is "getting" at this point, but I sure hope I am laying a solid foundation for her. I am also realizing I need to brush up on my bible stories so that I can tell her about them accurately when these opportunities come up!

Well, we have a big day planned tomorrow, so I'd better go pack clothes and Easter baskets!

Happy Easter!