I'm not sure if I liked Christmas as a child more or if I like it more now. The overwhelming excitement as a child was almost more than I could handle. My brothers and I would stay awake and listen as the adults all played games together in the family room. The four of us (3 brothers and I) got along that night more than any other night in the year. We'd all try to think of different excuses for coming out of the room or different ways that we might be able to catch Santa Clause. Then we'd wake up before daylight and wait until we knew our parents would allow us to wake up the aunts and uncles and grandparents. Dad always made us wait outside of the door until he "checked to make sure that Santa had really been there". I get giddy just remembering it all.
Now I have my own kids and it's fun to see them have the same excitement that I experienced. I love the looks on their faces when they open a present that they have been begging me for...like, "Whoa! You listened to me and GOT it for me?? REALLY??"
But I hope that more than anything, they understand the reason that we celebrate Christmas. Presents are fun, anticipation of the presents is even more fun. But the fact that God became man and dwelt among us is something worth celebrating. Without Christ, everything that we do has no meaning. This is part of my prayer for my kids each night:
"God, more than anything, I pray that my kids come to know you at a young age, and give their lives totally and completely to you."
I hope that my kids see a difference in my life. I hope that I am a good example to them. I hope that they realize that they have a purpose for living...not money, things, fun, being good people. My prayer for them is that they live for Christ...that everything they do is for the glory of God.
I'm thankful that God sent his Son to make me complete.
I hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas!
Isaac...waiting!!!
Now I have my own kids and it's fun to see them have the same excitement that I experienced. I love the looks on their faces when they open a present that they have been begging me for...like, "Whoa! You listened to me and GOT it for me?? REALLY??"
But I hope that more than anything, they understand the reason that we celebrate Christmas. Presents are fun, anticipation of the presents is even more fun. But the fact that God became man and dwelt among us is something worth celebrating. Without Christ, everything that we do has no meaning. This is part of my prayer for my kids each night:
"God, more than anything, I pray that my kids come to know you at a young age, and give their lives totally and completely to you."
I hope that my kids see a difference in my life. I hope that I am a good example to them. I hope that they realize that they have a purpose for living...not money, things, fun, being good people. My prayer for them is that they live for Christ...that everything they do is for the glory of God.
I'm thankful that God sent his Son to make me complete.
I hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas!
Isaac...waiting!!!
Josiah RIPPING into a present
Somehow, I missed taking pictures of Olivia on Christmas morning. :(
Jay and Josiah playing with the new pirate ship...Notice: Three generations (Papa is sleeping in the background with a stethoscope for ear plugs, haha.)
Papa, Nana and the kids. Thanks for coming to visit us, Papa and Nana! We love you!!!
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Amy - you don't have to "hope" anymore because any of us who know you at all can tell you you DO lead a life of example for not only your children, but for us as well. You are a perfect role model, mother and example of someone with Christ in their life. Thanks for being a great example! We love you!
Thanks, Dawn.
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