Primary Program for Scott, our Sunbeam

Scott had his very first primary program. Danny has been putting the boys to bed while I am at work. Danny's night time routine includes music time. In the past month Scott and Danny have been rehearsing his songs for the primary program. Scott learned his first little lesson that if you put in a little bit of time each night to work on something, the end is so rewarding. For the first time Scott was prepared and comfortable singing in Primary. While some of it is due to being older, I think most of it is because he worked on it. What a great lesson on work and diligence.

As a coach and athlete, I recognize that while reaching a goal is rewarding, the journey of getting there is a far greater accomplishment. Scott and Danny were examples of that this past month. They worked at something each day, which made today so special. If Scott didn't work on any of his songs or what he was going to say, he would have done fine sitting there and being a part of the program, but it was so rewarding for him to prepare for something with his dad, feel confident and good that he contributed to the best of his ability by working on something.

We have been so blessed. Danny hast quality singing time with his kids which lets them know that they are important and loved. At the same time he is blessing them with the gift of music and the Spirit. It is so wonderful that as moms and dads we have different talents and blessings to give to our children. I am one proud mom and wife if you can't tell!!! I feel so blessed today!

Here is a little note to my four year old Sunbeam.

Scott,

I am so proud of you. You sat up in the big choir seats with Daddy who recently got called as your Sunbeam teacher with Brother "French-Fry". Daddy was on one side and Oliver, your new friend who just moved here. You sat there like such a big boy in your white shirt and pants. I remember watching the Primary Program with you by my side the past three years and now you were there. How time flies.

You went up to the microphone with your dad and said your part so beautifully! I was so proud of you! "The atonement is what Jesus did so we can return to him." What big words for a four year old. What an important message you shared. Perhaps the most important message that one can teach about our Savior and what he did for us.

You knew all the songs and sang them from your heart. You have worked so hard to know your parts for the program and I am so proud of everything you accomplished!

You have grown up so much in the past couple of months. A couple of months ago you didn't go up to the front to sing. You liked to sit with mom and dad and watch the primary sing. Now you not only stand with the kids, but sing in your cute little voice.

We are so proud of you! We can't tell you how proud we are to be your parents. You are such a great big brother for Tyler and Kira. You make us laugh and are so considerate of others. We want you to know how very much we love you and are proud of you!!

Love, Mom