i *heart* sunday

before you roll your eyes, let me explain. . .

Sunday's have not always been a "good day" for me. there are times when it seems they are the hardest days. getting there on time, with everything, and a smile are few and far between...but it's after i get to church that i *heart* Sundays.
i think maybe a little bit of savanna's two-year old enthusiasm has rubbed off on me. she LOVES church!! walking into the chapel is like her own runway show. she waves, smiles, and sometimes giggles at those we pass. i think today i finally able to see the church experience through the eyes of a child. . .my child. of course it helped that it was the primary program.
I LOVE THE Primary Program!! there is a special spirit that the children bring to the meeting and the message is simple, yet to the point. i was really struggling to not let my "ugly" cry out {luckily savanna helped}. there were moments i feared her yelling to "me fends" she could see on the stand, but instead she smiled and helped me understand what was happening--"here dey come...all done...amen...dey singin'...where'd aye go? thanks for the help Saaaaavannnnaaaaa!
i just couldn't get enough of her today. she HAD to sit next to the aisle, she sat quietly and waited for the Sacrament or "Jesus bread/water" as she likes to call it. When it was time to sing she'd hold her mini-hymn book and bellow along with the rest of us. i found out today that she is very focused on the chorister. watching his every move and even mirroring him at times. LOL! she was sooo excited to go to nursery that we practically ran there. hallelujah!! when i asked her this afternoon what she did in nursery she said "bayed dackson." it's just a hunch, but i'm guessing they did more than just play with Jackson.
Relief Society today was just what i needed. i learned so much, not just from the lesson, but from the sisters comments. the spirit felt different. new. kind of refreshing. i'm worried that in all my giddiness i talked too much. then blubbered and rambled while conducting. it was one of those Sunday's when the lesson was just for ME! i actually think i am going to re-read it. i am lovin' the little boost i received today.