So Proud!

Even though I have about 50 million other blog posts I need to write (that may be an exaggeration) some things are too good to wait for.  Tonight Josh and I are the most proud parents ever.  There are so many moments in parenthood that leave you wanting to lock yourself in a bathroom somewhere just to escape the insanity, but tonight was one of those moments that makes it all worth while.  Every bit.  Our Will chose to be baptized.

I have been proud of Will and all of my kids many times before, but this was so different.  This was more than a “good for you, buddy!” or a “yay! you did it!” kind of proud, and more like, “I’m so thankful that you have chosen this path—a path that has brought me and your dad the maximum joy and happiness that this life has to offer” kind of proud.  There is no way that Will understands the gravity of what he has done tonight, but the next best thing about tonight is knowing that he is mine to keep teaching him all about it.

As if that wasn’t enough to feel proud of, our little Isaac stood up in front of every body at the baptism and gave a great talk on baptism.  He was brave, and he was so happy to have been a part of Will’s special night.  On the drive home they were chattering all about how when Isaac gets baptized Will gets to give a talk at his baptism. 

Proud.  For a couple of brief hours tonight I had two little boys excited and eager about the gospel, with nary a mention of any bodily function or potty words.  We returned home to have Will open his special gift from Grandma and Grandpa Gardner.  His very own set of scripture with his name engraved on them, and a baptism memory book for us to work on together. 

I may have glossed over what the remainder of my children were doing during the program.  It involved too loud laughter, and wobbly shriek-filled walking as they scampered everywhere, but we’re focusing on the two kids that seemed totally in control and well-behaved…those moments are few and far between around here.

We love you, Will!