The kids and I started our 25 days of giving yesterday (Dec. 1). I think it was more difficult for them than they thought it would be. They are still focused on buying and giving material things as gifts. But, by the end of the day they both were able to do something nice…though it seemed like a checklist. I have faith that it will get easier and more sincere over the month.
Embree: Helped Reeves find his new bird ornament after we got home late last night and the cat had ripped all the feathers out and mutilated the beak. She helped so willingly, then asked if she could count it as her gift. Ok, so she actually was nice to him about it…so yes, it counted.
Reeves: Put off his gift until bedtime because he couldn’t think of anything except giving away a toy. He gave everyone in the family a big hug before bed. It’s a start.
It’s hard for kids to think of giving at this time of year when they are inundated with so much that encourages them to ask for things. So, today we’ll start with things. I’m going to ask them to allow the other to borrow something for the day that they don’t normally share. We’ll see how it goes!
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1 comment:
Such a great idea! You have such energy.
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