I was watching the show Jon & Kate Plus 8 on TLC the other night; being a parent of two kids, it’s kindof amazing to me to watch a few snippets of how this couple deals with their 8 kids, twins and sextuplets. I happened to notice in their kitchen several handwritten Bible verses taped to the side of an overhead cabinet, which I imagine are meant to be directives to the kids:

Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
– Colossians 3:20

Do everything without complaining or arguing – Philippians 2:14

My son, do not forget my teaching,
but keep my commands in your heart,
for they will prolong your life many years
and bring you prosperity.

– Proverbs 3:1-2

Since W. is attending Catholic school, and REALLY taking his religion VERY seriously, I’m thinking these will serve as excellent direction to him too! He’s really such a sweet kid – I was laying down with him tonight in his bed, talking in the dark of his bedroom as he was preparing to go to sleep… he mentioned to me that he liked his school, but he does NOT want to go there next year for Second grade. Naturally, I needed to find out why – was someone bullying him? Does he not like the Second grade teacher? Nope. The problem? He’s afraid that when he receives the sacrament of Reconciliation next year before he makes his First Holy Communion, he won’t remember ALL of his sins!

Considering I haven’t been to confession myself since I was in high school (count ’em, 28 years) I understand how he feels.