That Scootie!

In Bradley news . . . today we took him to the doctor just to make sure he didn't have ear infections. He's been exhibiting signs of possible hearing problems again, and we wanted to make sure he wasn't stuffed up like last time. The doctor said his ears look great, which is a relief, but he is going to have another hearing test next Monday. Hopefully this time it is just a matter of a normal 4 year-old's tendency to ignore his parents.

Aside from that, this kid is amazing. Though he doesn't always open up when we want him to, when he does it's to say something profound. We recently had two really funny and incredible experiences with him. About 3 weeks ago we were driving in the snow to our ward Christmas party when Bradley asked where snow comes from. Chris, the amatuer meteorologist, launched into a scientific explanation about moisture and temperatures and clouds, etc. Bradley then replied, "Heavenly Father makes the snow. He's very powerful!"

Not long after that, he dazzled us again. Some of you may know we've all been sick here lately, especially Chris and me. Chris got it first, and worst! Anyway, I guess the kids overheard Chris lamenting his condition and telling me he felt like he was dying. Bradley asked his dad, "Are you dying?" The ailing Chris confirmed that he was, to which Bradley turned to Nathaniel and said, "See, I told you! But it's ok 'cause he's gonna live again!" Sometimes as a parent you think nothing you say gets through, but evidently the boy pays attention to us and to his Primary teachers. What a kid!