Detours on the Journey

Those who know me well will tell you that I'm a planner. In fact, I probably enjoy planning things more than I actually enjoy doing them! Especially with things like family events and travel, I can plan with the best of them. Then, detours happen. Recently I made a...

Human Nature

[While attending Church Light (& Casual) again at Snowbird, the group Gospel Doctrine teacher recounted a bit of the story of Alma the Younger that we've been reading in family scriptures.] Caleb (4): Mom, that guy said Alma. … Like Alma & the...

Weather Control

Caleb (4): Mom, we have the power of the priesthood. Did you notice that? Mom: Who? Caleb: Only Jesus and me. … And with the power of the priesthood I made it sunny.

Vanishing Act

Caleb (4): Mom, today I made a mess with the toys, I hit my brother, I hid the kitty in the basement, I spilled the milk, I pooped in my pants, and I wrote on the walls. Lots of bad stuff today. Mom: Yup. Caleb: Mom, when I'm eight all the bad stuff goes away. Did you...

No Pie

Caleb (4): Mom, do you love me? Mom: Yes, I love you. Caleb: Why do you always love me? Mom: Because you're my sweetie pie. Caleb: No, that's not why. Mom: Then why? Caleb: Because I'm your Caleb.

Not Pretty

[While walking past the Museum of Art at BYU.] Caleb (4): Mom, there is another sculpture! Mom: Is it pretty? Caleb: No. Caleb: It's handsome. Caleb: Like me. Caleb: When I was handsome.