Prayer

Just now while I was putting Taelee down for a nap I was touched by something she did. We have created a lot of ROUTINES with Taelee, mainly for my sanity, but also to help her be happy and healthy. I thrive off of these ROUTINES for a lot of reasons: Because Taelee is used to them she knows them and expects them, she will actually sit on my lap and I can cuddle with her for a few short moments while I read to her, they allow me my structure that I so desperately need, and they make nap time and bed time so much easier! Today has been proof to me that these ROUTINES are something worth doing. Every night we read a book; look at pictures of President Monson, the Temple, and Jesus; read scriptures; sing a primary song; then say a prayer. For her nap we eat lunch and then go read a book. Well I really think that praying with her EVERY night and for all meals has really payed off because for breakfast this morning I sat down with her food and she immediately folded her arms and said "prayer". Also as I was putting her down for her nap we read her normal book and then as I was going to lay her in her bed she said "prayer," I asked her if she wanted to say a prayer and she looked at me and said "yes prayer". I then knelt down with her to say a short prayer...I am so grateful that the idea of PRAYER has stuck with her and that she is starting to understand what it is. She is such a blessing in my life, she teaches me everyday, and she makes me want to do and be better.