:everyone gets them, how will YOU use them today?:

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moments.

life is made of lots of moments. specific pieces of time where decisions are made and lives are changed.

this kid had a moment on stage that will impact his future. (warning: strong language)




this family had a moment where they made a decision to sell their belongings and give themselves in service to others.


this man had a moment where he chose to turn the other cheek, go the extra mile and possibly change a troubled kids life.

how will you spend your moments today?

when you little one wants to play with you?
when someone is rude to you?
when you are cheated?
when you are blessed?
when you get the bad news?
when you are discouraged?
when you are happy?

"you will find when you look back at your life, that the moments when you have really lived are the moments when you have done things out of the spirit of love"

-henry drummond

::a mommy who says {yes}::

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recently i read this post and this post about saying {YES} to our children.

so in response to these readings i said::

yes eisley, you can play dress up.
yes eisley, we can be fairies and chase each other throughout the house.
yes eisley, i will come see what you have created, right now.
yes eisley, you can have one more minute to play.
yes eisley, we can snuggle and watch a show before bed.
yes eisley, we can read two books tonight.
yes eisley, you can sleep with 357 toys tonight.

and what did i get in return??

yes mommy, i'm coming to the dinner table.
yes mommy i will try everything on my plate.
yes mommy, i'm coming to the bath.
yes mommy, i will help durgin.
yes mommy, it's time for bed.
good night mommy, i love you forever.

{others}

as parents...christ followers...human beings...we are teaching our little ones to think of others first.
it's challenging.
not because they don't get it. they do.
we don't.
i still always want a new shirt or that extra decor for my home or to eat out just one more time during the week. there is always something to consume. something to buy. something to desire.
but i don't need it. any of it.
don't get me wrong. there is absolutely nothing wrong with possessing things...it's when the things begin to posses us that there is a problem.

so as the christmas season is fast upon us we are taking advantage of teachable moments with our children. we do this year round but the holidays are a special time to really step out and focus on others.

jacob took eisley on a DADDY DATE the other day. while they were out they made a special trip to the store to pick out a special toy for someone who may not otherwise receive a toy for christmas.  it's under our tree...waiting for the perfect opportunity to bless someone special.

what are some things you are doing to bless others this holiday season?
i'd love some ideas!