It is funny to me what worries Parker about the story of Noah's ark. The Bible doesn't really go into all of the gory details of when God sends the flood and wipes out the earth. It is more of how good Noah is and how he is the new beginning. We did go into a little about why God was angry with his human creation and I tried to describe what it would have been like to have a flood like that come. He wasn't really worried about the destruction of the earth or people and animals drowning or any of that. In fact, he seemed to think that God made the right decision by punishing the human race. He was more concerned with how all of the animals behaved on the ark and where they pooped! He thought it would be scary to live for 150 days with scorpions, lions and snakes everywhere. Not to mention where the elephants pooped! I had never thought of it that way and really, I guess I can't be upset about it. At least I know he is listening, although I can see that exact moment while I'm reading when his thoughts go off somewhere else. And then he raises his hand to tell me his thoughts as I'm trying to read on. He can't move on to the next verse until he has gotten out what is bothering him.
It is just so cool because at the end of each lesson, there is a really short prayer that I always have him read and then we discuss it. He had gotten to where he was not wanting to pray in front of me and he said he did it in private after I leave the room when he goes to bed. I don't want him to be embarrassed or shy about it so hopefully this will help. I usually get a good hug every night now too and he seems very happy and snuggly which I love. I think this is going to be a great thing for us and I will be all prepared for when it is time to do it all over again with Garrett and June!
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