The Importance of Giving.

There's so much going on, and I've neglected the blog yet again!  Here though are some brief mommy high points to fill you in:

I went to FAO Schwarz as I mentioned weeks ago.  Go figure, I was disappointed!  I know I romanticize everything (toy stores included), but really the experience was lackluster.  True to my promise though, I did buy a few interesting goodies for my boy.

During my checkout however, I was reenergized by making a small donation to Toys for Tots.  It's an organization I believe strongly in, which leads me to my next thought.

Don't get me wrong, I want to give my child all that he wants (and more) in life, but really, I want to teach him to give to others.  My husband and I, for years past, have foregone the elaborate process of buying each other gifts, preferring instead to purchase gifts for children that have little to nothing.

Last year for example, we loaded our carts with simple gifts (so we could buy as much as possible, for as many kids as possible).  I was ready to pop - to give birth at any minute, and for me, in my hormonal mommy-state, it was so exciting to think of all the sweet boys and girls that would wake to find gifts under their tree.  I've always wanted to help people, and barely nothing fulfills me more than knowing a child will be happy!

Myself, I couldn't have imagined waking on Christmas morning without a little something under the tree.  In our time, in the state of our economy, I know more now than ever, little ones are going without.  If you have just a small something to spare, make a donation to Toys for Tots.

For example, there are a huge assortment of classic toys available at Wal-Mart for $5 and under.  Take your little ones today, and teach them the importance of giving to those that have less.

Happy Holidays!