In the name of the Father, Son and porridge Spirit

Have I mentioned that Hayden says the sweetest, longest prayers known to mankind? Yes, longer than Bill Eidschun. Her prayers are like thankful stories. Thankful for all of the goings-ons in the world of Hayden. Mommy, Daddy, Taylor, Cooper and Cash. Our other family members come into play often, but we're the standards. She's always thankful for Ms. Monica at school and Chloe and Daphne. Mickey Mouse and the gang and for snacks too.

They are heartfelt and often tell a story of what she may have done during the day, or in her dreams. From time to time to time to time, they don't make sense, but that makes them all the more sincere.

If you are caught with your eyes open, she'll stop and point at you, call you out and tell you to close your eyes. She won't proceed until you've obeyed, and there is no peaking.

She makes the sign of the cross like a salute. She salutes the Father, circles the Son and is gracious to the porridge Spirit.

She blesses our dinner almost every night and graced us with her blessing at my parents house at Christmas Eve dinner. My family, not being Catholic, thought that when she started her prayer with "the Father....., Amen" that she was done. She abruptly scolded them all because she was just getting started!

Prayers come in all types and forms. Words, thoughts, wishes and hopes. Some answered, some not. They are all blessings in one way or another.

It's very cute, extremely sweet, fully heartfelt, but graciously long!