Every week Alexander and Dylan spend a large chunk of our three hour church services wandering the halls. It’s not that Dylan’s anti-worshipping. It’s just that he does it better on the go. Luckily, the halls at church are filled with various paintings depicting the Savior’s ministry. This gives both Alexander and Dylan something to look at. And occasionally provides Alexander with a teaching opportunity or two.
Lately, Alexander has been really impressed. After church about a month ago, Alexander told me that Dylan had wanted to stop in front of every picture in the halls. Every time they passed. This was not the impressive part. The impressive part was that after looking at each picture, Dylan would joyfully exclaim: “Gee-zis!” Being religious people, Alexander and I were delighted that Dylan not only identifies but seems excited by pictures of Christ - even if his pronunciation is a bit off. But apparently his picture labeling fetish does not stop at church.
Yesterday, I was changing Dylan’s diaper. Hanging near the changing table is a painting by an unknown artist in shades of blue and grey depicting a scene of trees in softly falling snow. For the second time this week, as I was lifting Dylan down from the changing table, he mumbled something and pointed to the picture. Since it had happened before, this time I paid closer attention.
Me: “What did you say, sweetie?”
Dylan: (pointing to the picture enthusiastically) “Gee-zis!”
Okay, then.
This picture has no people in it. Just a bunch of snowy trees. I called Alexander at work right after the incident to ask his opinion. Should we be less impressed with Dylan’s Savior spotting skills?
For the moment, we’ll give him the benefit of the doubt. But if he starts saying “Gee-zis!” every time he passes our Van Gogh prints, I think we’ll have to reconsider our position.
4 comments:
Well, maybe he was just recognizing the Creator's work ...
Ha ha. Very cute, though.
Seriously, your church is THREE HOURS long? What do you DO all that time?? (Not meant in a mean way, I just can't imagine. Us Catholics have the 60 minute mass down to an ART FORM).
Cute picture! And I had to laugh at the story. Don't worry - he'll distinguish soon enough.
By the way, I love his red hair!
For those of you wondering what could possibly happen in three hours of church, here's a break down:
Sacrament meeting (1 hr): A bit like Mass (as a point of reference), with speakers instead of a sermon and sacrament instead of communion
Sunday School (1 hr): A scripture study class broken down by ages (kids, teens, adults, etc)
Primary (kids)/Priesthood/Young Men's (adults/teen boys)/Young Women's (teen girls)/Relief Society (women) (1 hr): More gospel study; teachings of our church leaders, scriptures, etc. in age and gender specific classes. I like this hour a lot because I learn so much from the other women, not all my age or life situation, but all of whom are going through similar (and yet different) things. A little like spiritual blogging :)
And then there's Nursery (for 18 months - 3 years): This class for the kiddos allows them to learn basic gospel principles and also play; it's two hours long (they spend Sacrament with their families and then the other two hours in Nursery).
Hope that answers questions without being too much info :) Thanks for asking!
Too cute! My mom loves to tell the story of me running up to a cardboard cutout of Darth Vader in the mall and yelling, "Jesus!!!!" loud enough for her to be mortally embarrassed. But I think Dylan knows...Trees are more similar to Jesus than Darth Vader.
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