Now that Chloe is old enough to know what holidays are about, she knows the meaning of Thanksgiving. She enjoys being with cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. She is thankful for silly things like her Cinderella doll and for more serious things like Ms Gracie and Lauren. Christmas is more than a tree and decorations; it's about baby Jesus and angels and a promise.
As a mother the holiday season is easy to get lost in, especially as a working mom. But when I watch my kids singing together at church, their eyes twinkling in the glow of the Christmas tree, I am reminded to experience the holidays like a child. I want to live in awe of the blessings and I want to be crushed when I see injustice. I want to cry with excitement because of the love of others. Thank you God for giving us children to follow as examples for the holiday season.
