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So a few months ago I started reading the scriptures to Ella before bedtime. I usually just read a few verses. Sometimes I explain them, but most of the time I just read. I wasn't even sure if she was paying attention to anything I was saying, but I figured at least we would get in the habit of reading them together.
Well Ella has now decided that after I read to her then she reads to me from her "scriptures". Her "scriptures" are a very small wallet size photo album with about 3 pictures of our family in it. She opened it up the other night and started "reading". This is how it went. (oh and FYI: Ella really likes the Wizard of Oz)
Ella: "Nephi wanted to eat the fruit off the tree. It was yummy fruit. Laman and Lemuel were not nice. They did not hold on to the railing. They went to the big building. And then the witch came out ...."
This morning we watched Peter Pan. Tonight at bedtime she read her "scriptures" to me again. This is how it went.
Ella: "And it came to pass that I Nephi had to grow up." Laman and Lemuel told me I had to grow up. That was not nice."
So that's the gospel according to Ella. For those of you reading this who are not LDS, there is no Wicked Witch in the Book of Mormon. :-) The "real" story of Nephi, Laman, and Lemuel can be found here.
I must say I can't wait to hear what tomorrow's story will be about. Maybe Nephi will run into a mermaid or the Queen of Hearts.
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3 comments:
I can't tell you enough how much I love your stories! Ella is fabulous. She can't help it if she gets so many stories jumbled, she is at least retaining names and the idea behind the story! My kids don't really sit still at all during scripture time. We read during dinner now, to keep them occupied with food while we read together.
Bahaahaha, she is so funny and cute!! and you are an inspiring mother, reading to her before she goes to bed. good job! can't wait for more stories!
That was so funny!! I'm so impressed with all she remembers. Jacob surely doesn't listen to a thing at scripture time, except for the occasional times when he hears his name. Then he perks up and gets all excited. Anyway, I'm so glad to have your blog now. I love blogs!! It's the best way to stay in touch and up to date!!
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