deep thoughts by olivia

a few nights ago olivia really wanted to understand how God could always be with her (like in her room at night) when she clearly can't see him. according to her, God is way up by the moon. i used the "God is like the wind...you can't see it but you know it's there" explanation. she acted like that was a good explanation. i expected her to get all freaked out with the thought of an "invisible" someone in her bedroom at night.

then in the car today olivia and i had the following discussion...

olivia: mom, how did God get where he lives?
me: you mean heaven? well, he made it.
olivia: mom, how does God get in my heart?
me: well...if you love him you can ask him to come in.
olivia: but how? i've seen him in my books and he has lots of colorful clothing on. like how does he get through my skin?

how am i supposed to answer that?

but olivia is not all about deep theological thoughts. she is still just a 4 year old.
a 4 year old who, this afternoon, convinced her 2 yr old brother that he should wipe her poopy butt.