This is why we have kids...

So we've been doing pretty good at saying an evening prayer as a family lately and we've even been giving Jonas a turn when he wants. And he's started to figure it out and it's actually quite sweet. Tonight however, it was just plain hilarious.
It was a little after 7, which is bed time, and we were all sitting on the couch reading and playing around. Jonas says "More water" and I said "Ok, jump down and get one more drink, because we're going to have prayer soon and by soon I mean in like 30 seconds" (prayer time is right before bed time). He jumps down to get his drink and I turn to talk to Joel, I turn around (seriously only like 3 seconds later) and he's on his knees with his water. So I tell Joel, hurry he's on his knees lets pray. So Joel and I get down on our knees as well and while we usually let Jonas pick whose turn it is, tonight I just said, "Fold your arms Jonas, it's Daddy's turn to say the prayer" (It's been Jonas' turn for the last few nights in a row). At which point Jonas starts saying over and over "Mommy help you, Mommy help you, Mommy help you" Which really means "Mommy help me" Meaning he wanted another turn at the prayer. I said "No, it's Daddy's turn" (keep in mind we're all ready giggling a little at him) and he starts saying "Heavenly Father, Mommy help you; Heavenly Father, Mommy help you" (We start our prayers with "Heavenly Father") by this point we're both cracking up, Joel's practically on the floor and I'm on my knees, arms folded, head down, biting my lip so hard it's about to bleed trying to not bust out laughing. This goes on for maybe 20 more seconds and we tell him again, no it's Daddy's turn, and he starts again "Heavenly Father... Heavenly Father..." We're both trying SO hard not to laugh that we're not really responding to his requests, and after maybe 30 seconds of that Jonas, who is already kneeling on the floor facing me with his knees between mine, grabs my face, turns it to his and says "Mommy, pay attention mommy... pay attention" At which point we both completely loose our composure and laugh uncontrollably.

Happy Birthday Jonas!

Well, it's official. Jonas has entered the "terrible twos". So far, not so terrible, but I hear that comes a little later in the year, so we'll see. Grandma and Grandpa Davidson and Uncle Tyler flew in from Oregon to spend the week with us and had lots of fun playing with Jonas. Tyler showed him how to fix cars and Grandma and Grandpa just enjoyed being able to spend time with him in person and not via webcam. Then Grandma and Grandpa Leonard drove down from Tennessee for the weekend and the BIG bash on Saturday. We took him and some of his friends to this huge indoor playground in one of the malls. We had a jungle themed party with the most awesome-est cake EVER! check out http://flickr.com/photos/kavingate/3209520545/ to see pictures of it. We also took pictures, of course, that morning, all of which have been posted to my facebook album, so check the links on the side for the newest album (the other two are now full).