Tummy Ache

Yesterday Gideon woke up from his nap and complained about his stomach bothering him. At first I just thought he wanted some attention. I'll be the first to admit the better parent to go to when sick is Koki. He is so much more sensitive and attentive to the boys than I am. I usually have to be nudged when a kid falls to go and comfort them. I don't know. I guess I just think if they aren't bleeding they'll be fine.
Anyways, Gideon came to me for some sympathy and help so I told him to lay down and I'll turn on a movie ( cause that fixes everything right???). After about two minutes he came to me again and was rubbing his stomach complaining, " Mom, my stomach STILL hurts." What the movie didn't heal it? Okay, let's try some Sprite. I always felt better when my mom let me drink soda for sure this will work. Wrong again. He actually took one sip and didn't want to drink anymore. I knew when he turned down Sprite it actually was more serious then I thought. Time for me to act like a responsible mother. I asked him, "Gideon, do you want daddy to give you a blessing?" He looked at me like I finally got it right and said yes.
I told Koki what was going on and so he called our home teacher to come over and assist. While we were waiting Gideon asked me," Mom can you bless me too?" With a huge smile on my face I briefly explained how the Priesthood works. After my explanation he just shrugged and said, "Okay".
It's amazing how a little 3 year-old can provide a faith building experience. I'm grateful Gideon allowed me and his dad the opportunity to see the Priesthood at work.