Yesterday was Wyatt's 7th birthday and it was a really good day. We had pizza, cake and of course presents. Grandma and Grandpa Clark were here along with, Audrie, Chelsey, Josh and Preston. We had a fun night watching him unwrap his gifts.
Today I have put together a project for my kids. They are going through all the toys in their room and putting them in three piles: Toys to keep, Toys that are broken and Toys that we no longer play with. I explained to them that the toys that are in the pile that they no longer play with will be given to kids that don't have any toys. I am amazed how quickly they got to work. The pile of toys for other kids is bigger than the pile to keep and this is just the toys in their room. We will be tackling the toy room tomorrow.
While cleaning Jailey my three year old brought me a handful of nickles, pennies, dimes, and quarters. And with all the wisdom of a three your old she says," Mommy can we give this money to people who don't have any?" It took everything I had not to start crying and make her think she had done something wrong. I took the money in my hand and said,"Of course we can love bug." We put the money on the counter so that we can go put it in the sub for Santa can. They pile is growing there also.
It is amazing how a three year old can have the insight that tho people are going with toys that they may be going without money too. It has inspired me to try and give more to those who are less fortunate than I am. If we all can take a page from my little girls book I truly think that this world would be a better place. I hope that this story helps you guys get in touch with the spirit of the season and remember it is the season of giving and not getting.
she is a smart and caring little girl!! I have done the same thing with M's toys. We all get wrapped up in the christmas rush we forget that this holiday is about being with our family and not the presents!! This year all I want is for my family to be happy, healthy and together. And I wish the same for my friends especially you my dear, love you guys!!
ReplyDeleteShe really is isn't she! She reminds me that things really don't have to be that hard if we just look at the bigger picture. I am going take a page out of her book this holiday season. Although December is going to be a very trying month in this house hold..
ReplyDeleteIsn't funny how much we learn from our kids? We have a tradition of making donations (toys, clothes, etc...) to Road Home every year. My girls are always willing to give up their toys in order to make someone else happy. Definitely a HUGE example to me.
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