Through Our Children's Eyes

innocence.

discovery.

excitement.

joy.

fun.

As they watched the snow fall quickly from the sky their little voices raised higher in pitch and their excited talk became squeals of delight.  Snow angels! My new shovel! My new snow pants! SNOW! SNOW!

Walking into the zoo their play by play commentaries crack their parents up.  Running ahead, looking at their maps they shout "wow, they did a really good job decorating!".  "Look at the decorations!" "Wow, look at the lights!".  "Let's go see the dolphins!"  "We're right here by all of the Christmas trees!".  "Let's run in the snow!"

The youngest sits quietly looking around and then shouts "Ohhhhhhh", "SNOW", waving her arms around frantically encouraging daddy to catch up to the boys.

None of them notice the crowds, the annoyed parents, the fact that some are angry about the "Happy Holiday's" signs-  They are just experiencing joy.  Pure, innocent, uninhibited adventures.

Each day counting down by adding ornaments to our Jesse tree/Advent tree.  Reiterating the story of Jesus' birth and the people who paved the way for His life.  Understanding what Christmas is about with their own amazing interpretations. 

Listening.  Taking it in.  Appreciating.

Through the eyes of our Children.