We were headed west on the I-80, on our way to her favorite store (besides Target) when we had the following conversation:Her: Mom, I know that the true meaning of Christmas is for Santa to come, but is Halloween really only about children dressed in costumes to get candy from all the people?
Me: Uh, no. (I explained what the celebration of Halloween was all about, which she found quite interesting.)
Me: Christmas isn't really all about Santa, either, you know.
Her: (Disbelieving) Yes it is. You're tricking.
Me: No, I'm not. What do you think it might be about, besides Santa?
Her: Presents?
Me: No.
Her: Candy?
Me: No.
Her: Is it the stockings?
Me: No.
Her: What is it, then?
Me: You think about it. I bet you can figure it out.
Her: Hmmm.
I filed the conversation away, planning to have a discussion with all three of the rugrats, when we parked the car and entered Costco. Which, although it was only the first of November, was all decked out in Christmas goods for sale.
Her: (Looking around.) Is it the wreaths?
Me: No.
Her: Is it the Christmas trees?
Me: No.
We stopped in front of the Nativity Set they have on display behind a glass case.
Me: (pointing it out to her) Look at this, isn't it beautiful?
Her: Yes, it's so beautiful . . . Is it the Ornaments?
Me: No! Stella. Look. at. this. (Indicating the Nativity.) What do you see?
Her: A bunch of people.
Me: (is it bad that I'm stifling giggles by this point?) Who are they?
Her: I don't know.
So then we talked all about the people in the Nativity. I pointed out Mary, and Joseph, and the baby Jesus. We saw the Wise Men and the Shepherds and the Cattle who were Lowing. I didn't once say the word "Christmas." Her ignorance on the topic was genuine.
Me: Does looking at these people and talking about them remind you of anything? Anything at all?
Her: Church?
Me: Yeah, let's go shopping.
It wasn't until she was pausing by the cakes to admire them that I saw her eyes gleam with understanding. Her eyebrows went up as she turned to me.
Her: Mom! Is Christmas about Jesus?
. . . Yes, dear Stella, Christmas is all about Jesus.
On a totally unrelated topic . . .
Yesterday, after church, this one said "I have no idea what Latter Day Saint means, but I did learn today that zombies are real. I cannot believe that people are going to be climbing out of their graves. Sheesh."
Clearly I have some work to do.
10 comments:
LOL!!! That is adorable, both Stella and Creed! I love little conversations like that!
Okay, you and I ARE twins separated at birth. But so are our kids. I had that EXACT conversation with Hannah last Christmas.
We'll be here for the Christmas break, and we've got spare bedrooms with your names on them. What day can we expect you? :-)
I'm totally not kidding.
Ho-lee cow. That might be the funniest thing I've ever heard. Can I just say one more time "The logs on the fire, fill me with desire..."
lol those were hilarious! I can't stop staring at these pics of your kids. Beautiful!
That is so cute... I love reading about the funny things kids say and do. You kids are so cute!! Are you the amazing photographer? I love all the pics of your kids.
Oh dear. I am laughing so hard right now. I love your little family. Please don't ever stop sharing these stories.
Haha! You're kids are so funny. I'm glad you found my blog--I went looking for yours the other day but didn't find it. Creed's zombie comment...yeah I'm pretty sure that came from us talking about the Second Coming and that people will be resurrected. Too funny!
Genius... Zombies are real... going to quote that one in my Deacon's Quorum class this week!
Thanks for the fun read!
That just gives me the giggles and brings back some great memories of little kids of my own. Hey what happened to your sis?
Oh how I miss those kids.
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