Sweet sweet boy

I have mentioned before that Eli is a very caring empathetic boy. One time at El Mazatlan, he saw a young girl who was in a wheel chair. He looked up at me with tears and asked why he was so lucky that he could walk and play. He was less than 5 and already felt those feelings. I always try to tell the boys about heartache and pain (not in a depressing way) I just want my boys to always be in touch with reality. When I told him about the St Jude Fall Bash and told him who it was for he instantly was ready and willing to help!

Today someone very sweet shared a story that really touched my heart. The story basically made me realize that I sometimes need to sit and reevaluate the values I am instilling in my boys. The story was about a child who wanted the simplest thing. Something my kids don't think twice about..

We have just started a chore chart and the more stars the boys get the more presents, movies, pizza nights etc they get. Tonight I sat down with Eli and asked him if we could maybe divide the stars and put half of his allowance in a cup to devote to helping those that are not as fortunate. I explained that there are kids all around him everyday that doesn't have lots of toys or mommy's and daddy's who give them lots of hugs and that he should feel blessed to have what he has and that one of the important things in life is to help those in need. He agreed and went off to play.

As I had a good cry and thanked God for what he has allowed me to have, Eli comes into the kitchen with a handful of quarters and said "Mom I got three dollars out of my piggie bank to start my good deeds cup" My heart just melted but even more than that he had tears streaming down his face. He told me he wants to help all the people he can. He said "I always wanted to be a scientist mom but does that really help people?" I told him absolutely! I talked about the St Jude children and how that they need scientists to work towards cures for the illnesses they have. He was excited to hear that. I don't know what Eli or Ethan will grow up to be, but I truly do not care as long as they serve God and help others in need. I expect great things from my boys but it isn't what most want for their kids. I want them to be humble and thankful and stay true to their small town values and morals. If they do that I will be one blessed Mommy :)


So tonight as I listen to the sounds of my boys playing I want to take more time to truly appreciate what I have and help others all I can. I can not tell you how excited I am for the St Jude Fall Bash! I hope lots of other kiddos Eli and Ethan's age will participate and make this an annual event. Thanks for listening. Love all my blogger buddies!!