Lessons for Mom by James

This morning Jordan set our computer up on the desk in our room and turned on the broadcast from the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir was singing before General Conference began. James excitedly ran into the room and sat himself on the chair in front of the computer to watch and listen to the "mumic" (music). He would not budge from the chair...not even to get dressed.

At one point, as he was listening, he said "Jesus." He has also said this as he's looked at a picture of the temple. I wonder what he feels at those moments. He seems to already have the capacity to recognize when the Holy Ghost is present and to know that the Holy Ghost testifies of Christ. I am grateful to have these opportunities to see how Heavenly Father cares for and teaches His children from the very beginning of our mortal lives. He loves us and, as our hearts are open, He will teach and guide us.

Last week I printed the pictures of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles to help James become familiar with them before General Conference. James and I have been reviewing them since then. From the first time I showed it to him, he has been so very excited about the "apostles" (he can actually say that word quite well) and "Monun" (President Monson) the "protet" (prophet) and "Eyring" (President Eyring) and "Oops" (President Uchtdorf).

As we watched General Conference today, James would excitedly say "apostles...see" or in other words "lift me up to get a better look at the apostles" (our computer was sitting up out of his reach lest he become overzealous and knock it down). Elder Bednar was speaking when it was time for James to go down for a nap. As Jordan picked him up and took him out of the room, James began to cry and say "Benar, Benar" (Elder Bednar) while reaching out his hands. He seems to innately understand that these men are special and that we should be excited about seeing them and should listen to them. I can see why our Savior said, "Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 18:4).