We are having the boys' birthday party at our house in a little while. Last night, I wrapped their individual presents but left a joint gift out on the table as a centerpiece because it totally went with the (impromptu) theme of Cars.
It took him a little while after he woke up, but Jackson spied the gift and immediately wanted to play with it. He had been asking for tracks for his cars for his birthday the last few weeks. I kept this in mind, and when I went to the big consignment sale last week it was the first thing I looked for. I found something I thought would be perfect to meet this request, and it was only a few dollars too.
It is such a joy to give this boy a present. I tear up just thinking about it. He shows such genuine gratitude as he showers the gift-giver with multiple thank yous. And it doesn't have to be a huge thing either. At four years old, he already gets that it's not the thing but the thought that counts.
Just a small sampling of the things Jackson said after he found the car tracks:
"This is SO COOL, mom! Thank you!!"
"Look, Dad, Mommy heard me, and she got this for me!"
"I LOVE it! Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
I love you, sweet boy. Happy Birthday!!
Sunday, March 15, 2009
If only I were so grateful
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ooh, the "look, dad, mommy heard me, and she got this for me!" got me. immediately made me think of how God hears our prayers and wouldn't give us a rock or snake. how much more than us that he wants to give good gifts to his children!
ReplyDeleteSO sweet!
I know! It's amazing how often God uses my kids to teach me things.
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