Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt,
kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate.
-Albert Schweitzer
It’s once again Simply Kind Tuesday my friends, and I am sitting here trying to think of something kind I have seen somebody do this week. It’s been a long week, people are buckling down getting ready for Thanksgiving and have seemed uber-stressed. I tried to be extra patient at checkout counters this week since everybody else seemed hell bent on being as nasty as possible to the cashiers I dealt with. That’s about as kind as I got.
LW however, made me very happy. We stopped at the grocery store the other day and the Salvation Army was out with their little red buckets and bells. I heard it before I saw it, so I stopped LW and scooped a handful of change out of my purse. I handed it to him telling him he needed to put it in the bucket. As we walked across the parking lot, DigitalRob explained to him that we donate money so that other people can afford to have a nice holiday because not everyone can afford to buy food for their holiday table.
LW marched right up and put all of his change in the bucket with a big smile on his face and off we went to do our shopping. Today, he was happily munching oatmeal and watching SpongeBob when he stopped, looked up at me and declared that we needed to donate more money to the red bucket so that everyone can have oatmeal as delicious as his.
LW is an only child and often has trouble with the concept of sharing. This year he has helped me make shoebox presents for Operation Christmas Child, he loves helping me decide where to donate our lunch money on Facebook’s Save the Planet site and this afternoon he was putting pennies in a pile to take to the store “next time.” I am constantly amazed and increasingly proud of what a great kid he is. He is kind, thoughtful and always usually sometimes generous. Hey, give the kid a break, he’s only 5!
It’s Thanksgiving, try to take a moment to slow down, look around you, be grateful for everything you have, and if you find yourself with a little extra try to find someone who needs it more than you do.
Happy Holidays!
Awwwwwwwwww LW! I just teared up a bit. If only adults could see the world like children.
I donated a few food items to a local charity here that provides holiday meals. It wasn’t much, but I know every little bit counts, right?
“…declared that we needed to donate more money to the red bucket so that everyone can have oatmeal as delicious as his.”
Wow! I love our kid.
B-e-a-u-tiful. You’re teaching LW a lesson in life that will stick with him forever. GOOOOOOOO LW! I’d so high-five him.
Man-cub was always excited to put money in the bucket. Now he’s 14 and still insists “even if it’s just a little mom. I won’t buy Yu-Gi-Oh! cards” He’s elected to give away the few bucks in his pocket on numerous occasions. This year, thanks to the National Junior Beta Club, he gets to actually BE a bell ringer. IT’s a group project.
When I feel like my existence goes unnoticed, I just look to my son to realize I’m making a huge impact on the future.
God Bless
That’s fantastic.
Ok… I want to adopt your kid. No… No… really. Must.. add… to… brood. Sigh. I love it when kids GET altruism.
Awwww…. What a chip off the old parental block. I’m sure that was an excessively proud moment for you; seeing LW show compassion for others when it’s such a hard thing to grasp for most adults.
You’ve done good Mom!
This is a lovely post . And what a delight that you continue to provide this bright, active child with the full experience of life.
You do inspire.
^5 mom & dad … and ^^5 LW!!
Ya’ll rock, every one of you. I am always proud when Tween does something for someone else. It makes me happy to knwo that in her heart she is a little less selfish than I am … I hope that is a trend that continues through time.
xo
I am beaming from ear to ear. LW’s generosity is the purest form of altruism, as it comes straight from the heart. And he is being given some awesome guidance as well.
Y’all are the best.
You should be very proud you are doing a wonderful job with your son.
Wonderful share, thank you and LW. Everyone needs reminding of what the holidays are about, and “Black Friday” is not it.
I hope everyone who reads this wonderful post looks at themselves, into their own hearts, and shares where it’s needed as they can.
Very nice.
I’m trying to teach the same values to my spoiled only child too. We delivered Operation Christmas Child boxes that my Honor Society students had made, and tried to explain exactly why we were doing that. I only hope it rubs off as well as it seems your message has with your little guy.
Beautiful…
I get such joy out of watching a child display a selfless sense of giving, when they begin to learn the world is bigger than just their own small circle.
It sounds like his heart is taking great cues from yours=)
Blessings!
What an absolute sweetheart.
I can certainly see why you’re so proud.
Wishing you all happy holidays.