We started a "new to us" tradition last year. On Christmas Eve we write down what Gift to the Savior we are giving for the new year. We then place the paper on our tree. The kids have been really great with what they want to do to improve themselves and be more like the Savior. We decided to give a gift to the kids to keep in their room to remind them about their gift. They loved the pictures of the Savior. Brayden said it was his favorite gift, he just loved it. If we can only keep him thinking this way when he is a teenager. Carter said it made him calm down when he was mad and went and looked at the picture. I thought that was sweet. Ellie said that her gift to the Savior would be "to smile at people." We asked her why she was going to do that and she said "I like Jesus and I follow His ways." Seriously. How many 3 year olds say that? Her Nursery teachers must be awesome!Each FHE night we are going to quickly talk about how we are doing on our gift. I like that. It will help me be reminded of what I need to work on.
I love traditions.
3 comments:
That's awesome! I love traditions, too - especially ones that bring our children closer to the Savior! Thanks for sharing!
That's awesome! I love traditions, too - especially ones that bring our children closer to the Savior! Thanks for sharing!
What a great idea! Why didn't you give me that one when my kids were little! Dang, maybe I will work on that one with my grandkids......yikes! You are such a great mom!
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