Today Caden asked me if he had alot of money. My response was that money should never be an issue and that as long as people have lots of love then that essentially is all that matters. He looked at me funny and then said, "But mommy, my love wont buy you, daddy, and Braxton a Christmas present". My heart smiled as I realized instantly that my sweet sweet baby was now growing up and becoming a thoughtful and loving little boy. My goal of instilling the the gift of giving in him was successful! We then decided to empty his piggy banks and take them to the nearest Kroger to cash in the coins to see what kind of dough he really did have. And let me tell ya.....I now know where the bank is.....lol.
After we went to Kroger I took him shopping so that he could buy a Christmas gift for his daddy and little brother. He was so proud as he looked at the different items. Thinking about each one independently for his recipient. He picked an adorable tricycle for his brother and a flashlight and a wonderfully stinky bottle of cologne for his daddy. I did not give my input as these gifts are straight from the heart of a 6 yr old little boy. Caden then decided that he had enough money to buy both sets of grandparents something as well as my mother's dog Sasha a stuffed reindeer.
As we were standing in line to pay he had a sad/ pleased look on his face. The cashier told Caden his total and then I helped him count out his money. As he handed the young man his bills; he looked at me and said with a shrug...."Man, I'm glad that's over with"! :)
I am so proud of my big boy for learning the value of a dollar and beginning the important process of learning a life lesson about the gift of giving! His father and I have worked very hard to teach him that giving can be just as enjoyable as getting. I can only imagine what that bottle of cologne smells like and will assume that his daddy will love it with all his heart; just because it is what--an innocent gift from the heart of a child!
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