Saturday, November 21, 2009

Candy canes and Christmas

So, I need to update...but that will have to wait for a day that I have some more time and feel inspired. Tonight I just want to share this story...

As the holiday season approaches, Jamie and I begin to prod the girls about things they really would like to have, as opposed to the "I want that!" for every commercial that comes on TV. So tonight we asked them, "What do you want Santa to bring you for Christmas?"

Kinsley already had 1 item in mind- an inexpensive digital camera for kids. (hmmm...that sounds possible.)

Karlie immediately responds "A candy cane- just one candy cane."

"A candy cane? Don't you want some toys or something to go with all your Barbies?"

"Nope. Just one candy cane is all I want."

Wow, was all I could think.

How wonderful to be so content with the things you already have. Maybe I could learn a few lessons from her.