Noah's Burdensome Prayer

My good friend and mentor Keith is the proud father of a two year old boy named Noah.
Noah isn't like most kids his age. He's special...not in the short bus way but the Doogie Howser way.
This little fact was exemplified when young Noah approached his father with an innocent question. "Why do I have to go to school" he asked. Keith in his wisdom responded "so that you won't be a burden on society my son." "Burden" Noah curiously asked back. " "That means that you can be responsible for yourself and get a job and have your own family one day and that people don't have to take care of you."
Noah, satisfied with the explanation, continued with his routine that night by taking a bath and then saying his prayers before falling asleep. Starting with dear God, he prayed for the usual suspects (which often include me) and he finished with the following: "and help me to do good in school tomorrow so I won't be a burden on society.(he's 2 remember)" His father sat there and held it in but his mother couldn't quite make it and had to leave the room. I laughed long and hard when I heard the story the following day.
Children are amazing and such a gift from the Maker. Thanks for making me laugh Noah.