Schooled again by my boy

"I'm named after a mountain," Elias says, as he stands on his red stool so he can help me grind coffee beans.

"Yes, you are, Mt. Saint Elias." And then without thinking I ask, "Do you know what a saint is?"

"No."

 "Well, um,... a saint is someone who chooses to do the right thing most of the time." I hadn't really thought through how I would explain to Elias the idea of sainthood.  "Someone who acts from a place of love and um... truth."

Elias releases the button to the grinder and says: "Like a dog?"

I laugh at his answer but can't help but think that he's right.

 

Comments

[Jill]

kids have a unique window to the soul

[Laurie]

As I'm sitting here watching my beagle try and engage the kids in a game of soccer...I totally agree with Elias. He is very wise for his young years.

[Colby Scudder]

We have the exact same dog! Love Moi