Change In Plans

You've all seen the idea of four gifts floating around the interwebs. I've always liked it. We do small and simple for Christmas, so it's not all that different from our norm. This year I decided to embrace it. Easy enough, right?

We explained to the ladies the concept, and that it mimics what we were already doing. We also assured them that would be visiting family at Christmas too [read: you'll have plenty of craps]. Walking through each of the items the girls understood and were happy to offer an idea or two. That was until we reached need.

They didn't quite grasp the idea of need. Husband and I tried to explain it. He likened it to needing new pants, something that has happened recently thanks to growth spurts. They assured us they had all the clothes they needed, and that clothes fell under something you wear. Sigh.
We are fortunate, very fortunate, to not have our children know true need. They understand that other children aren't so lucky. They can list needs, and understand that theirs are met, but I'm still not sure they totally grasp the idea. I'm going to call that a win!

So to better fit our needs, we will scrap need. We are fortunate to be a family without need. Instead I am going to sub in something to share. Something we can share with our sister, family, or friends. Fits nicely with the season and with how I hope to raise these wonderful ladies.

So what are you Christmas plans?

It's now the end of November and I have only half a list complied for our Acts of Kindness calendar. Yikes!