I "HEART" Primary!

I really think I may end up creating a regular feature on my blog called "Primary Moment of the Week." Oh, but that would require me to blog regularly ... hmm. (I know, I know, I need to get pictures up of our new place ... it's in the works -- promise!). But back to my point. In my first few weeks in Primary, I have decided it's the funnest place to be at church. I've been in some pretty fun Relief Societies before (remember my presidency that wore rock-star costumes and wigs? ... no, not at Church), but you cannot beat the spontaneity and unpredictable nature of Primary. Here are a few gems we've experienced over the past few weeks.

1. Our first week observing as the old presidency was still in charge, my new presidency and I giggled as an 8 or 9-year-old boy found his way into Primary with his eyes completely closed. We think he was inspired by a testimony in Sacrament Meeting by a sister in our ward who is blind. He wasn't being rude or mocking, just curious in such an innocent way. Made it all the way to his seat without any bumps or bruises. Impressive.

2. In response to a question in a Sharing Time about keeping the commandments, one earnest little girl shoots her hands in the air, dying to answer the question, and proclaims, "My cat had kittens!" We get stuff like this all the time. I think by the time I'm done with this calling, I'm going to be the master of conversation segways.

3. Our chorister has the funniest commentary of what's going on. Even if the kids don't think she's funny, the adults can't help but giggle. For instance, in trying to get the Sunbeams' attention during singing time, I had to refrain from laughing out loud when she muttered, "Oh, apparently George just told Maddy something shocking!" And it worked like a charm -- wide-eyed Maddy and adorable little George looked front and center upon hearing their names, and we were good to go. I'm eager to gather my own repertoire of getting children's attention, since most days I can't even get Eliot's.

I think I'm really going to like this calling. It is positively hilarious. Chaotic at times, yes, but for the most part, just sweet, innocent humor all around. I am, however, beginning to understand the promise of a Primary President to a parent I once overheard in a hallway: "Don't worry, what happens in Primary, stays in Primary."

Well, some random moments may also appear on this blog, but I promise to keep all identities protected. All of the sudden I feel like I have 50 more kids to tell funny stories about. Any Primary moments of the week you'd like to share?