Tonight was the ward Christmas party. The kids were very excited to go. They were doing a dinner of turkey and ham and all the fixings. I took homemade stuffing and ofcourse it was the best. Zach doesn't like it. He was SO hoping someone was going to make stovetop. Sure enough I saw the stovetop on his plate. But then he was disappointed because whoever made it added grated carrots. TOO FUNNY. They also had some of the primary children involved in a nativity. Caleb was one of the shephards. Zach was the innkeeper and Rachel was one of the angels. They looked great and did fabulous. My camera wasn't working right and the pictures were dark. I couldn't get any good ones and I don't even think I got one of Zach. And then Santa made a quick visit at the end.
Well on the way to the church (takes us about 20 minutes or more) we were admiring all the beautiful lights on people's homes. We came to this house that was all decked out in lights and I said "WOW, I love that. I want that many lights on our house". I was very humbled by what happened next. These are his EXACT words.
ZACH: You need to be grateful for what you do have. It isn't about the lights. It is about friendships, the birth of the Savior and giving. Some people just think it is all about presents and Santa.
Do you know how happy this made me? I am getting goosebumps again as I type this. If I ever want my kids to realize anything it is exactly what Zach just said. I really try to help them realize that we do need to be grateful for what we have (I tell them this all the time). I also want them to know the real meaning of Christmas. And I never even imagined he would mention friendships. I was blown away by his words. I am such a proud mom today. And the giving is our favorite part. He is only 8 and he really touched me tonight. Sometimes we don't realize what sinks in. Most of the time I feel that the things I teach them go right through them. This just shows you that they do get it and it does sink in.
Here are a few pictures of our evening.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
The things kids teach us
Posted by Puhlman at 7:27 PM
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2 comments:
Lisa, how wonderful. Thanks for your kind comment on my blog. I just wanted you to know that I miss you too.
It is hard to be the new one, and even harder when your husband is gone...but give it time.
Soon enough, you will feel like you have always lived there and that it's home.
Your children are wonderful and such a testament to what a good mother you are.
I am glad that Don will be home soon.
Way to go, Mom!!!
That makes all the other stuff they say seem worth it....almost.
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