Today during sharing time, one of the counselors from the bishopric came to share a lesson. In honor of Super Bowl Sunday, he used a football analogy. He had kids set up as offense and defense and explained the importance of each position. He explained to the kids how the quarterback initiates the play and what is best for his team. Then he explained how the coach tells the QB the plays for how to win the game. It is up to the QB to interpret the coach and put the play in action. After everyone had and understood their job, he ran a Flea flicker (you can look this play up on your own). Then he likened each position to the gospel. He explained how the quarterback is like the father of the home, and how he has to choose the best play for the team. Then he asked the kids who the coach is. In my head the coach was Heavenly Father, as I’m sure in many other adult heads. All the kids yelled, “Mom!” All of us teachers were laughing so hard. He had to correct the kids and rethink his analogy.

Gotta love the way children’s minds work! (I thought that was a very good answer but the men in the room were quick to correct 🙂 )