Last night's story "Away in a Manger" should bring back lots of memories to grandparents and parents reading the stories as it was an annual tradition to have the Nativity story performed in schools. I do remember wishing that I was going to be picked to play an Angel and wear the white cape with the paper wings outlined in silver garland. No such luck! I was a shepherd with no lines - lol!
The value highlighted in the story was "Practice makes perfect" - and I do believe it is an essential lesson for kids today that are all too used to instant gratification. If having your child excel at something is a desire than I highly recommend reading Malcom Gladwell's "Outliers". In it, he proposes that to be a master of anything it just takes 10000 hours of practice. Fascinating read.
My Great Nephew Trystan is indeed a little "Romeo" that is sure to break a few hearts later in life. Taylor is a Godchild. I know they both enjoyed the story when they first read it two years ago and I hope they enjoyed it as much last night along with you!
The Date Filled Rolled Oat cookies are pictured now under the "Recipes" tab and I must say, it was actually fun to make them yesterday! My brother Stuart, Trystan's Grampy, did stop by last night to have two before I put them in the freezer as they are indeed his favorite cookie.
Have a great day! I hope you enjoy tonight's story, "All I want for Christmas" which is sure to tug on a few heart strings. Best to have a tissue or two nearby!
Shine on!
- K
The value highlighted in the story was "Practice makes perfect" - and I do believe it is an essential lesson for kids today that are all too used to instant gratification. If having your child excel at something is a desire than I highly recommend reading Malcom Gladwell's "Outliers". In it, he proposes that to be a master of anything it just takes 10000 hours of practice. Fascinating read.
My Great Nephew Trystan is indeed a little "Romeo" that is sure to break a few hearts later in life. Taylor is a Godchild. I know they both enjoyed the story when they first read it two years ago and I hope they enjoyed it as much last night along with you!
The Date Filled Rolled Oat cookies are pictured now under the "Recipes" tab and I must say, it was actually fun to make them yesterday! My brother Stuart, Trystan's Grampy, did stop by last night to have two before I put them in the freezer as they are indeed his favorite cookie.
Have a great day! I hope you enjoy tonight's story, "All I want for Christmas" which is sure to tug on a few heart strings. Best to have a tissue or two nearby!
Shine on!
- K
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