The Gift of Giving…….

I love my kids……they so crack me up sometimes.

They have earned some pocket money this year….and are actually pretty good at saving. They have been taught about tithing and faith promise missions. They have their little envelopes they use to put their offerings in. I have been trying to make sure they will be financially responsible when they grow up. I want them to be better than I was…..@@.

When they were little I have always helped them to make something for family and Mom and Dad. We usually tell them that they don’t have to get us a gift…..gifts can come in many different ways. Helping around the house. Doing a kind deed. Things along that line.

We were sitting here the other night and the boys wanted Hubby to take them shopping for me and their sister. I told them it wasn’t necessary for them to get me a gift.

I was surprised by their response. All three piped up and replied, “Now that they know how fun it is to give……they want to give us a gift.” I sat back and just looked at them…..My daughter just looked at me and said “What?” “It is much more fun to give a gift….not that we don’t mind receiving but it really makes you feel better to be on the giving end instead of on the receiving end all the time…”

I really shouldn’t be all that surprised but I was. Charlie said, “Mom. You give so much to everyone and you never expect anything in return. Not just to us but anyone that needs help. No matter what it is, if you can do it you give. We’ve also noticed that you rarely get anything back. Alot of times you are not even acknowledged for what you do for other people. Most of the time no one ever does for you. Even when you were sick no one helped us. We don’t think it’s right. We know that we are probably more guilty then the people you do for because we live with you. So Yes! We want to get you a gift.”