Learning

E was busy studying so the four other kids and I headed up Little Si. We made it to The Bench. That was our goal. The top is another 30-40 minutes hike. Little Miss led the whole way.

J-man was determined to hold my hand the whole way. It was a hot and sweaty day, but.............it did not deter him. I find the conversations we have quite entertaining. This one was no different.

J-man and I discussed what wearing a wedding ring represents. The conversation then continued, "Mom, what if you were to fall in love with someone?"

"You mean with someone other than your dad?"

"Yes."

"It won't happen." This would've been enough of an answer a couple years ago.

"But, what if it does? What if you like or love someone more than dad? You might someday. It could happen." Hmmmmm...........my mind was thinking about what to say at this point. All of the other kids were clearly listening.

"Well.....yes.....it could happen, but it would be a sin. A sin called adultery." I then explained what adultery is so that all the kids could understand.

"But, what would you do? What if? What would you do?"

"I would do nothing."

"What do you mean? Nothing?"

"I would simply do nothing. I would not act on the feelings I might have. I am married to your dad and committed to the relationship until death do us part."

"So, that's why you wear your ring?" Somehow we had come full circle in the conversation.

"Something like that J-man."

J helped Little Miss the whole way.

Because M wasn't allowed to lead, he decided to stroll behind all of us. The whole time I felt like an elephant was crashing through the brush behind me. I could hear him running, jumping, swinging, climbing the whole time.