The Easter Story Re-enactment

What in the world?? A picture of a toy hammer and plastic screws? Has Tina lost her mind? Most days, yes, but not today. Seriously, there is a story to go with this photo and one I just had to share since I was so amused and in awe of what little people can comprehend. Today during classtime, the kiddos and I re-read the story about Easter. LTD have been fascinated with it and love to talk about it all the time. After we dismissed class for the morning, they decided it was playtime and they wanted to play "Easter". Lindsey was Jesus, Taylor was Mary, and Dylan was Judas (why is this not surprising?). Here is a shortened version of what I overheard:

Lindsey: "I'm Jesus and I died on the cross for you. Drink my blood and eat my body."
Taylor: "I don't need your blood. I've got blood in my belly."
Lindsey: "Taylor, your my mommy and I'm Jesus!"
Taylor: (fake crying) "Oh Jesus, you're my son!"
Dylan: "I need to tell them where you are and bring the naughty soldiers!"
Taylor: "You are naughty, Judas!!"
Dylan: "No I NOT!"
Lindsey: "Yes you are!"
Dylan: "But I love Jesus too!"
Taylor: "I go get the hammer and nails for the cross" (as she brings them up from the playroom from Dylan's toolbench)
Dylan: "OK, get on the cross, Jesus."
Lindsey: "Don't be so bossy!"
Taylor: (as she starts to pound the screws into Lindsey's hands on the floor) "Two nails for your hands and two nails for your feet"
Lindsey: "Ouch! not so hard!"
Taylor: (fake crying) "Oh, Jesus, you died on the cross because you love us so!"
Lindsey: "But look I have risen!!!"
Dylan: "Oh my goodness, it's an angel!!"

This went on for about 15 minutes, seriously. It was so entertaining! I truly wish I would have had the camcorder rolling because it was a classic. I just stood there laughing (under my breath) and watching with awe and amazement (and writing everything down so I wouldn't forget). It was truly priceless. Most of all, it is a reminder that even little children understand the ultimate sacrifice Christ made for all of us and how much he loves us. Easter is so much more than the Easter Bunny, springtime and baby animals. Although when the package arrived today from Papa and Grandma Good with Easter baskets filled with goodies, their focus quickly changed :)