The Spirit of Giving!

As a mother, I learn things everyday from my kids. It is Christmas time, a season of giving and a lesson learning experience from Stockton. Every year, Grandma J takes the kids shopping for Toys for Tots. The kids have to save up their money. Niel and I will match the amount they have, and Grandma J will match the amount they bring with them shopping. This year, Stockton had an idea of his own.
Grandma picked him up and they headed to the store. Stockton picked a gift for Toys for Tots, but also decided he wanted to get each member in the family a gift from him. For Niel, he picked a back scratcher. For me, he bought a soap scrunchy. Conner got a police officer set. Megan got a small purple pillow to match her room. Garrett got some spinning top toys. Zander got a set of maracas to replace the ones he had accidently broken. Even the dog got a little chew toy. Stockton was so excited about his gifts. He came home and wrapped each one, placing them under the tree for us all be open on Christmas. Stockton was excited about his presents, but he was more excited to see each of us open the ones he had gotten us. It was a true lesson to me of unselfishness, kindness and the true spirit of giving.