"Our Little Nephi"

I just witnessed the sweetest family home evening. This was one of the first times that we let Ty stay up for all the fun.  Usually he is already in bed. Craig gave a stupendous lesson on working hard.  He told them several stories and had their full attention the entire time (miracles do happen). Afterwords he talked to them about overcoming weaknesses and also strengthening the talents we do have.  The kids both made promises to work hard and practice a lot at something they want to do better at. Jace wants to get better at sports and Brooke wants to get better at catching butterflies and mermaids. lol.  She makes me laugh on a daily basis.  We sang a song that Brooke made up all about how we love daddy, then we said prayer.  Jace had activity so we played freeze tag.  Ty had been toddling in and out of our family home evening thus far but saw us running around and wanted to join in.  After freeze tag Ty grabbed a baseball and started throwing it and chasing it.  We all joined in his game.  He was having the time of his life.  We all took turns tossing the ball and he would chase after it with all his might and a giant grin.  In the middle of the game Jace and Brooke fought over the ball and Brooke lost.  She curled up on the floor in the fetal position crying.  (she is very emotional lately)  Ty would not continue the game without her.  He tossed the ball her way but her back was turned and she continued to cry on the floor.  He toddled her way and leaned over and gave her a full body hug.  She still wouldn't get up.  We encouraged him to come play again. I'm trying to show her love but at the same time not encourage that kind of behavior by extra attention. He took the ball and tried to throw it to Brooke again... with no response.  Then he again went to her and got on his knees and patted her head and gave her another luv.  She looked up and smiled and miraculously was healed and ready to play again.  It was such a sweet moment.  Ty is such a peace maker... and so obedient too.  I mean for an 18 month old whose curious about the world.  If he's doing something naughty and I tell him no ... he may start to do it again and glance my way but if I tell him no again he actually stops doing it.  AMAZING!!  Craig and I have nicknamed him "our little Nephi".  It almost feels weird to have an obedient child. :)  We love it.  Maybe Jace and Brooke can learn from him ... ha ha ha.