Today is the American holiday Thanksgiving, the traditional day when its celebrants give thanks for the things that they have. The day is normally spent with family, enjoying a large meal, and watching football on the television. We've added another tradition in my family, one designed to pass on the spirit of the day to our almost 5-year old son. Today is the day when he goes through all of his toys and packs up those that he no longer uses to ship off to Goodwill, a charity organization for those who are in greater need.
Five year old boys aren't very keen on parting with their things so its a struggle to get him to put his past treasures in a box to send off to someone else. The struggle is the learning processes here, the realization that someone else in the world isn't lucky enough to have an Optimus Prime robot, and that the plastic toy may bring some other little boy as much joy as it did him. Before long the spirit of the exercise takes hold and my son enthusiastically scours the house for things to give away. It's a good Thanksgiving.
3 comments:
A Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
Cathy B
I love your family's tradition. I think it is a great lesson to teach young ones, and an even greater service to those in need.
Eric, sorry to have missed you when you were home. Lil sis turned me on to your blog about a year ago, and I have been hooked since. my best to your family. Have other comments, but not for here. Maybe the next reunion? Jim P
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