As a mother, you always hope to be able to instill within your children the understanding of the true meaning of Christmas. Tonight was one of those experiences that makes a mother's heart melt with joy. Our family decorated for Christmas together tonight and Avery found our Little People nativity as we were going through the holiday bins. She asked me if she could set it up all by herself this year. After the hustle and bustle of decorating the tree and enjoying the evening together, Jay and I sent the kids off to bed. As I was cleaning the living room, I found the nativity that Avery had set up and my heart swelled with love. Baby Jesus was nestled in His manger right in the center and everyone was placed looking over Him as closely as possible. Not only was Avery excited to set up the nativity because she loves Christmas, but she understands who it is all about.
It is amazing what our children teach us. May we all take time to remember the reason for our Christmas celebration this year and, like Avery, turn our attention to our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Merry Christmas!
So sweet!!! That means you are wonderful parents who have taught her well!!!
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That is awesome! I loved getting to spend time with her and your boys during Thanksgiving. She is such a princess!
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And a little child shall lead them ... Thanks Avery for the timely reminder.
ReplyDeletethat is so adorable. she is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet! What a precious little girl!!
ReplyDeleteThat is so precious. What a sweet little spirit of our Heavenly Fathers!
ReplyDeleteThat made me teary-eyed! What a precious tender moment.
ReplyDeleteVery cute. I love that girl!
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That is adorable! My boys love to play with our nativitys too. I sure hope, like you, they remember these things as they get older
ReplyDeleteI think its most impressive you could see what she was trying to do and resist the urge to spread them all out in the classic manner which I would have done. We truly can learn great lessons and seeing through the eyes of child makes life so clear.
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