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So here we are with only 69 days left until Christmas. At this point I want to get an idea of what the kids want this year. I think that accessing what they want and what are priorities is an important thing to do! Abigail has said that she is going to ask Santa for a Wii. Because I know that they will be getting harder and harder to find as we get closer to the season I think this should be near the top of my list.
Emma has not asked for anything. She is a challenge at Christmas. Her birthday is at the end of November so it is had to choose what she wants for what! I think that for her birthday she will like the new Barbie movie. Perhaps the doll for Christmas. She also may want some American Girl Doll stuff. I know this would be a fine hit for either of them.
The crime of it is that none of my Children NEED anything. Year after year we get more and more toys in this house. We live in a VERY small house! We can not handle one more doll, Barbie, play food, dress-up or anything. I am sure that we are not alone. This year because I have some time to plan we are going to have a Thanksgiving Give Away.
Rules of the Thanksgiving Give Away:
1. Each child must choose at least 10 toys that are in good shape that they do not play with anymore.
2. These toys have to be in good shape. If I find one that is not I will throw it out and they will have to try again.
3. The kids will come with me to bring their chosen toys to the GoodWill. This will show them that we should give back!
All of this will then make room for new toys and treasures. I think that cleaning out the old and making room for the new is not only a good lesson but it will teach them that it is ok to let things go. I think that this is an important lesson. So many people have trouble getting rid of this. I am included in that which is why I want to teach my children that it is ok. It is reusing as part of reduce, recycle and reuse. I think all in all we will leave with a great lesson and give another child a toy which they may not be able to afford otherwise.
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What a wonderful idea. I wish more people were this concerned about teaching their children the true meaning of Christmas (and Thanksgiving). Bravo.
Thanks Karen. I think that we, as a society, have truly lost the meaning and spirit of the holidays. It is about family, kids and the fun you can have. What other Holiday lasts for 4-5 weeks. Yes there is the one holiday but the spirit is amazing. I wish more people could remember what it is all about. I am hoping that this will help other realize it also!