So trying to educate my child and teach lessons of life are a little bit more difficult than planned. Hannah received a new bedroom set for her birthday, so her and I spent the day before cleaning out her room and toys. I thought to myself that this would be a good opportunity for a lesson. I showed her all of her stuffed animals and explained that there are some kids that don't have any animals and that some kids mommies and daddies cannot afford to buy them any toys. I could tell she was really thinking about what I said. She then asked, "Where do these kids live?" I told her there are kids like this allover and some kids even have to live on the street, b/c they do not have a home. Then she got tears in her eyes and said "Mom, they're going to get smashed on the street." Long story short, this comment is coming from the song that Grandma taught her about the meatball on top of sphaghetti that rolls off onto the floor, out the door, and into the street where it gets smashed. So quickly changing the subject, I asked if she would be willing to sort through her animals and pick some out to give away to other kids. I left her alone to sort, there's a picture to show her 2 piles. I bet you can't guess which pile was to keep. We all have to start small, right!! Anyway,I was proud of myself thinking she learned a little bit about generousity and not taking things for granted. Later that night she woke up crying, "Mommy why do I have to give my toys away!!" Absolutely would not go back to sleep until I told her she could keep the toys. So..lesson not so well learned, but...I tried!! Here's some pics of Hannah's new room. Thanks Poppa and Grandma!!! She loves it!!
