So Sweet

Jonah, Elijah and I were just eating a delicious lunch of mac & cheese and hot dogs when Jonah said something that made me tear up.  He was babbling about randomness and Elijah and I were just listening when all of the sudden he said he wished he was a grown up so he could get married to Elijah.  I explained that we aren't allowed to marry our immediate relatives and he thought about this for awhile and then with a huge smile on his face asked if I would help him do something when he was all grown up. I said sure, but what is it?

He said, "Mom, will you help me find a girl to marry who is just like you?" I was too choked up to speak and he continued with, "'cause I can't marry you, but I hope someday the girl I will marry will be just like you."  I told him I would be more than happy to do that, but God has already picked out someone special for him. He said it would be ok if I still helped him find his wife, 'cause maybe God doesn't know he wants one just like me.  (Isn't that sweet? I am sure he will feel differently when he gets older and is actually searching for a future spouse, but I will gently remind him of his desires as a 4 year old).

Just had to post this so I wouldn't forget later!