Love According to Kids

A month or so ago, I received an email that had kids' definitions of love. I thought it was cute, so I decided to ask my kids. I gave them an index card and said, "Write down what you think love is." I did this several weeks ago, but I just found the cards :). This is what they wrote:

"When people get kissed."

"[Love] is an expression of the soul and heart."

"Love means that you love somebody like dad, mom, brothers, sister, and girlfriend."

"Love is more than an emotion; love is a dedication, a commitment, a goal, to always care for somebody/something, to the point you'd give your life for them/it; no matter how tough times get."

I thought these were interesting responses for 5th and 6th graders.

Thanksmas Christgiving

Tonight we had a Thanksmas Christgiving party. This combination of Thanksgiving and Christmas stemmed from the fact that some of our "family" aka coworkers here are going to be gone for Thanksgiving, yet we wanted to share a Thanksgiving type meal together. We also wanted to have a Christmas party before everyone went home for furlough, so it seemed like the perfect combination. We had all the traditional food that you might have at a Thanksgiving or Christmas meal (except we had chicken instead of turkey b/c it's cheaper), had a "Secret Santa" gift exchange, and played a few Christmas games. Our table was set with regular plates, fall/thanksgiving napkins, and Christmas colored cups. Hanging outside on the door were two welcome signs: one that is decorated with a fall theme, and one that says "feliz navidad" with a snowman on it. It was a fun start to the holidays and a great time of fellowship with the family I have here in Honduras. I hope this becomes an annual tradition :).

Happy Merry Thanksmas Christgiving!