Really Cool stuff to share, but I am low on energy and on my way to sleep, BUT, wanted to say a few things.
Colossians 1:28-29
We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me.
It has been such a blessing seeing my children so excited for Christmas. They are seriously the most generous children I have ever known. They keep going through their closets pulling out things to wrap up and give to others. It is humorous and heart warming. They all love to give. We are trying to teach what is appropriate to give and what isn't without squelching their enthusiasum. So far as long as it's clean and it still works, I say sure!
Last week, Jalen kept asking for me to take him to the "Dollar Store",(which, around here, it should be called the "More than a Dollar Store") Anyways.... finally I took him. See my children get allowance money each week and I knew Jalen had been saving his for quite awhile, and so he knew exactly what he wanted to buy. He saved up $10.00 and he walked right into the store, walked right to the spot where this special item was, and he grabbed it, walked up to the counter and used every dollar he had plus his change for tax. He used all but .20 cents. He bought a big nerf gun thing. He wanted to give it to his best friend Luke for Christmas. We went right home and he wrapped it up and made a card. Two days later we went to Lukes house and Jalen gave him the gift. It truly is more blessed to give than to recieve.
I don't know who is looking forward to "Christmas break" more, me or the kids. This year I think I am more organized than last year and also doing things simple and looking forward to our little family traditions. And I am so looking forward to seeing family! I love how excited my children get to see their extended family. They love people, especially family, and it brings me so much joy to see them loving their extended family so much.
Today was truly one of those days when I must admit that I have the best kids in the world. I really do. Sorry to all you proud mama's out there, but I really do believe that mine are #1. :) :)
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I agree they are pretty special and I'm only a little
tiny bit prejudice. Love! Mom
So sweet! Justin told us about the changes you guys have seen in Cameron since you decided to home school, and knowing some of the things you shared this summer, I started to tear up with elation. I know that home schooling is a huge task, b/c we've considered it in the past. Hang in there. Prayin for ya. But so awesome that you're willing to be so intentional for Cameron. You guys rock.
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