December 18, 2014

This year I decided to buy my 4 grandchildren books. Specially picked books or book sets for each of them, but nonetheless--books. 

I expect they might think I'm horrible, but I'm just really tired of making the season all about them. Now I'm telling them "You already had your birthday. This is about Jesus' birthday." Surprisingly I'm not getting much grief over that.

The funny thing is, the desire to open the presents NOW isn't diminished. Caleb stood in front of me last night holding his present while saying, "Can I PLEEEAASE open this?! C'mon, I know it's a book!"  :)

Comments

[Susan Ericson]

I don't know your grands personally, but have watched you parent them and know them non the less. Your lessons to them are truly valuable. Have a wonderful holiday!For what it's worth, I always bought my kids books and still do even though they are adults.

[Diane Duda]

Books are always a favorite for me to give or receive. That and p.j.'s. :)
xo

[Peggy Siemer]

Wish more people would understand why we celebrate Christmas. I was reading my class a book this week and I asked them if they knew why we celebrated Christmas. Only 1 knew the reason, the others all thought it was so we could decorate trees, or buy each other presents, or family tradition. They had many reasons but only one said "to celebrate Jesus' birthday. Kind of sad.

[BrendaLou]

I got my girls books this year too!

[Corrie]

love it.