As I was preparing to set up our Nativity for Christmas, I got the idea that it would be a good teaching time. So I asked LL to help me, and as we unwrapped each piece I explained why it was important and where it should be placed. He did all the unwrapping and arranging of the scene. In the end, we discussed the whole story of Christ's birth and he had a firm understanding of each piece, their role, and the symbolism they play in the story. I was quite proud of my boy...
Until I explained that Christmas was really about Christ and not gifts. He completely freaked like a wacko. It made me sad, for one, that commercialism has already captured this little guy so strongly that he feels Santa is the most important part of Christmas. Two, it made me ashamed, that I let it become that way, instead of pushing the theme of Christ more. Three, it made me laugh, because he's 4 and he is a wacko but we'll get it eventually.
As for L2, he is walking and playing and getting into everything. He likes to wash his hand and put on hand sanitizer. He now says "agua", "Da-Ka" (Dakota) for our dog, and "uh-oh". I think he has some sort of word or grunt for bye but it hasn't really formed yet. He's trying at least.
I'll post again, sooner this time. Bye for now.
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He is just so funny. Did he freak out funny or did he get mad? I was so glad to see them at the party.
About fell over that you actually had time to post! LOL
I'm totally impressed that you did that with LL since it never once crossed my mind with 5. That's sad.
But man, your boys are the CUTEST of 'em all! Your bro , my hubs could not get enough of L2. He was still talking about that kid on the drive home & it came up again today! Life in the C Corner is SWEET indeed!
Jacki's excited to see you & THX for picking her up during the crazy time of year! I'm actually getting new carpet if you can believe I scheduled it for W/Th so my house is basically a wreck. Only I would schedule such a thing during Christmas. Hahaha...I've gotten so efficient. No tree. No gifts. No nada. Hope I don't stay ugly forever! LOL HUGS SIL!
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