If You Could Give Your Friends One Gift For Christmas It Would Be… ?
The year was 2009.
The month was December.
Moderate Daddy and I attended a Christmas party where a dear friend of mine told the following story.
DEAR FRIEND: “My daughter brought home a paper she did in class that asked her to fill in the blank. If you could give your friends one gift for Christmas it would be _______ ? She wrote “Jesus”.
Oohs and Ahhs… praises and smiles filled the air!
MY MIND: “Of course she wrote “Jesus”… she’s a child growing up in a Christian home.”
Cynical… I know!!
BACKGROUND: I don’t hinder me children from accepting Christ but in the back of my mind I don’t assume they’re Christians. When they get older, question the faith they grew up in and decide for themselves, then I’ll feel confident in whichever decision they make. So… I’m a bit of a joy killer… deep, deep down inside.
Back to some holiday joy!
Naturally… I was curious how Oldest would respond to this question so… I asked her.
Then I waited patiently.
My mind began to wonder as Oldest was in the depths of thoughtfulness.
What would my sweet, tender-hearted daughter choose? She loves puppies and is always begging me for one. Maybe she would give her friends the one gift she desires most in all the world!
PICTURE IN MY MIND
Or maybe she would bestow upon them a flower. A hand-picked, beautiful flower to gently show them her love.
PICTURE IN MY MIND
About 2 minutes had past when a look of excitement, as if one had just found the world’s most valued treasure, streaked across Oldest’s face. She proclaimed in a loud, assured voice…
PICTURE IN MY MIND
MY MIND: “Welp… I’m glad she still has 2 1/2 years before school starts!”
Peace on earth… good digestion to men!
What kind of crap have you received for Christmas? I mean… it’s the thought that counts of course!
It’s Been a (yuletide) Pleasure,
Your Moderate Mama
MuHAHAHA!!
Loved this, Sarah!
I’m laughing because it reminds me of a dear friend’s little kindergartener. When she gets nervous, she yells, “I eat poop!”
The first time we heard it was when she was up to bat at a T-ball game. The second time was her first day of school.
Something about that word coming from a blue-eyed cherubic angel that makes me smile all over.
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OMG!!!!! I would have loved to see the mother’s face when her daughter yelled that for the first time. That was one of the many perks of teaching kindergarten was all the personal information I learned 😉
When Oldest was younger we always said she had a 12 year old boy stuck inside her due to her love of boobs and poop… she has toned it down a bit because she is more mature not because those thoughts still aren’t there… deep down. They pop up every now and then!!
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Poop! Ha, ha! classic. Well at least she doesn’t have expensive taste! And the stores won’t run out!
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Marissa… I knew I liked you!!! Way to see the bright-side.
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LOL! Nice!
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I’m a proud mama 😉
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Bwahaha! Life would be pretty uncomfortable without it. 🙂
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So true… we do take it for granted 😉
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Out of the mouth of babes. lol I used to hate getting books as a kid. They all new I didn’t like reading but yet I got books.
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No better way to instill the love of reading than to shove it down your throat… Merry Christmas 😉
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Exactly and established it was not. Merry Christmas.
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Maybe she could work for the company that makes Cards Against Humanity when she’s a bit older! http://www.cbc.ca/newsblogs/yourcommunity/2014/12/cards-against-humanity-sells-30000-boxes-of-actual-poop-to-mock-holiday-consumerism.html
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Oh man… I’d rather be forgotten on Christmas than get bulls***!!!
I agree that me and my family consume to much… one has to wonder what we aren’t seeing due to the distraction around us!! 1st world problems! Thanks for stopping by Lindsay!
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Constipation is no joke, wishing for poop happens. I am with you on Sunday school answers I tell mine to question everything including my advice. But once verified, accept it.
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No it’s not and there are truly days it would be a welcomed gift 😉
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My mother once gave me and my sister Judy nearly identical tiny wrapped boxes. We saved them till last to open together. Judy was a little faster than I was — she had a little green box that said “Judy Judy Judy” all over it. Mine said “Elaine, Elaine, Elaine” Mom, I said, My name’s Elyse. You forgot my name.” “Well, they had ones with just an E on it, but they were so boring!”
I’d give puppies. And on occasion, I might consider giving the puppy who lives with me now … but only to someone naught!
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I feel her pain… I can’t EVER find stuff with my children’s names on it but… I guess I’m to blame a bit for giving them the names they have!! I love the name Elyse!!!
We are a puppy free… per free house. I just don’t want something else to take care of. I’m sure it will be one of many things that will be on my children’s “things I do different from my parents” list 😉
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Or their list to talk to the therapist about!
Not having a license plate for my bike was a major trauma for me as a kid. Seriously. In fact, once a close friend of mine told me he and his wife were planning to name their daughter “Arianna.” I had tears in my eyes as I explained the license plate trauma!
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Oh… poor little Elyse!!! I have to remember how raw and real the feelings of children are… they can be intense even if I think the reason is a bit minor!!!
My Middle goes by his middle name and my brother-in-law, who also goes by his middle name, warned me against this act. I didn’t listen and it has been a pain in the butt!!!
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hahahaha! That is hilarious! Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas to you too!!
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This really made me laugh! Lovely post
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Thanks Miss!
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