Quiet for Scorpers

A few months ago, I told you all about the challenges of doing my scripture study with 2 small noisy children  in the room. Well, here’s an update on that situation.

I realized that Jay is in that toddler sponge phase where he can learn anything if I teach it to him often/long enough. So I taught him that when I’m reading my scriptures, it’s quiet time. It has worked quite well—now at least 50% of my scripture time is meaningful. Yay!

Yesterday when I pulled out my scriptures, Jay wanted to read his scriptures too. So he went to his room and got his slightly crumpled Book of Mormon and returned to the couch. It was so cute! I thought I was in for a good, thoughtful scripture time. But then I started listening to Jay while he “read.” It was so funny and entertaining that I couldn’t concentrate on my own reading. I finally had to get out my camera and take a video or two.

Jay always says “quiet for scorpers” every time I start reading my scriptures. Yesterday was the first time he’s ever said scriptures instead of scorpers. I kind of miss scorpers, but oh well.

When Jay wants to read a verse during family scripture time, I’ve been helping him say Alma 37:35 “Oh remember my son and learn wisdom in thy youth, yea learn in thy youth to keep the commandments of God.” Jay has only ever “read” that scripture 5 or 6 times, but he suddenly started reciting it during his scripture time yesterday! I think he’s going to know all the scripture masteries by the time he’s in kindergarten. 

Meanwhile, little Rose had a nice, undisturbed playtime.

Then Jay started singing.

Eventually we both finished up our scripture reading.