Church...

I took the kids to church for the first time today (the first time they would really remember).  It was just the three of us.

I got the kids up and dressed and on our way.  We sat toward the back, just in case the music was too loud for Owen and we needed to sit outside the sanctuary to hear the message.  How unnecessary, we sat down and the music started and the words went up on the screen and Owen began to sing.  I was so filled with joy.  His enthusiasm continued with the children's message, he walked to the front of the church and sat with the other kids and listened (no problems).  It was amazing to see him settle into it so comfortably.  The only time he showed signs of panic was when the people sitting next to us tried to shake his hand during the "welcome your neighbor" portion of the service.  He did not partake...

Brooklynn was a different story, she was antsy the entire time.  She was afraid to go to the front for the children's message, even though Owen went.  She didn't like the music. 

We are going to try an earlier service with kids Sunday school next week.  Brooklynn should feel better when she is in her kid element.