First Friday Mass went well for the most part. I’m choosing to overlook the fact that 2-year-old Rae pointed to the priest during the first reading and said very loudly, “Why’s ‘dat’ man sleeping?”
Yes, Father’s eyes were closed, but how do you explain contemplative prayer to a toddler?
You don’t because when you try, they keep asking questions. Loudly.
“He’s not sleeping,” I whispered. “He’s praying.”
“Why his eyes closed?”
“Shhhh…”
“Why he praying?”
“Because that’s what you do in church.”
“Why?”
“Shhhh…”
“Why?”
Oh bother.
Saw you mentioned in the WSJ this morning — congrats! We take all our kids to mass every Sunday, but some weeks it's real struggle to keep everyone quiet, especially when the announcements drag on 'til the crack of doom…
I've got one in the "Why?" stage too. Oh it can be so very trying on your nerves!