here in florida we are known as the "lightning capital of the world". the summer thunderstorm that hit us this morning around 12am proved that point. this 30 minutes storm exhibited one lightning strike after another, non-stop. my oldest son noah does not do well with lightning or thunder, even though we've explained that thunder is "just the clouds bumping into one another" :wink: :wink:. so, last night he woke up screaming and crying that he was afraid of the thunder. my hubby went and got him to bring him to our room until the storm passed. while i was laying next to him trying to soothe him back to sleep the following conversation ensued: noah: mommy, why is it raining?
me: well honey, God thought the trees and grass were thirsty, so he made it rain.
noah (very matter of factly): well, i should have gone outside when daddy got home and watered the trees and grass so that it wouldn't rain.
me: well, you could have but then other peoples' trees and grass would still be thirsty.
noah: why? (btw - this is his favorite question)
me: well noah, the sun soaks up all the water from everybody's yards each day so they get thirsty at night and need rain to help them grow.
noah: oh, okay!
the end...
8 comments:
Are you sure that was not my Noah talking?? lol. Mine is just over 3yrs old. What are the odds???
Have a great day :)
That was just beautiful, Christi! Lovely explanation!
How adorable is that? Powerful words, as well.
those are the best kinds of conversations, aren't they? :-)
such a sweet story. i hope he gets past his gear of storms soon. thse things are usually short-lived phases with kids. but then again, i know you would not have wanted to miss that precious moment between just the two of you.
Hi Christi, what a sweet little conversation!
I tried a Phaff machine and it was a dream too! I almost bought that one one the spot but my daughter said to just try the Bernina before you get that one and see which you like best. They were both great. I didn't get to use the Phaff with any catdstock paper but I am sure it would have done great.
I love those conversations, especially when they end with "oh, ok".
Hi Christi!
Actually Calico Station was closer to me so I got it there. Can't wait to get it. They had to order it but it will be in very soon. YaY!!
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