My happy helping sunbeam

A couple of weeks ago, our home teachers came to visit and sat down with the kids and sang "Jesus wants me for a Sunbeam" and then talked about ways to be a sunbeam for Jesus, especially around the house. So for some reason the conversation really stuck with Kaden because for 3 days now, and especially today, he will do little things, like getting dressed before coming down in the morning, and picking up toys, and my favorite--saying "yeah!" every time it's time for rest time or bed or leaving a friends house. And he will make little comments to himself once in awhile, like the other day I heard him say "I'm going to be a good sunbeam today and pick up these toys". Mind you, this is not the norm in our house, but it has been so so nice. Today he labeled himself as Mom's helper and has gone out of his way to be nice and helpful. My sweet Kaden, who I don't always give enough credit to. He really loves to know he makes me happy and has the cutest dimpled grin. He's the primary kid waving wildly to his parents while he sings in a sacrament meeting program (or yesterday waving as he is kicking wildly and trying to stay afloat in swim lessons). I am grateful for him.