The Back of Sam

I decided to do a back of Sam series.  Now that he’s sure (or rather surer) on his feet, he’s a man on the move. This is the view I see most. He runs runs runs away and into everything.

 

For my 32nd birthday, my hubby took me (and Sam) to Palmyra, NY (where Joseph Smith founded Mormonism) to find us a sister/wifeJ. Actually, I’m interested in the American West and that means knowing about the Mormons (so no Sister/Wives and I'm a wee bit older than 32). We went to the grove where Joseph Smith encountered Jesus and God. The Mormons consider this spot the 2nd most holy place (note to self—what is the first most holy place?). We decided to go on Sunday because we thought the Mormons would be in church. Fairly far into our walk through the grove, we spotted teen-agers tucked into the woods. Dressed in their Sunday best, they sat on benches and blankets, writing letters, praying, and crying. (I think) they were missionaries about to embark on their missions, writing goodbyes to their families, and seeking a revelation in the same grove where Joesph Smith saw his. It was like being on a Mormon Safari. Sam was enthralled and started running up to them, yelling “Hi Ya, Hi Ya, Hi Ya.”

 

So, where in the What to Expect books, do they make suggestions on how to teach your child that while s/he might be mommy and daddy’s little revelation, s/he isn’t anyone else’s personal revelation? The Mormons kids were ever so polite and gracious (of course), but unfortunately didn’t break out into a chorus of I’m a little bit country/I’m a little bit Rock n’ Roll (and now I'm revealing the real reason for my fascination with the Mormons).