A Lesson My Daughter Taught Me

Last year christmas we went to germany to celebrate with family. We were invited to a cousin’s place on the eve of christmas for dinner. After dinner, the cousins opened a room full of presents and within seconds after I realised there were no gifts for my kids. My daughter who is almost 4 off course was excited and in full anticipation of whats in store for her from Santa Claus. Due to miscommunication, we only got gifts for the cousin’s kids and not ours. She then asked me where is her present and instantly my eyes got teary but my husband was quick to remind her that Santa Claus had came early to our home to give her the bicycle that she got before we left for Germany. She was disappointed but did not get all work up or cry about it. She then join in her cousins and join in their excitement of getting the presents. In the midst of excitement, one of our cousin forget that he had brought gifts for our kids. The gifts were christmas socks with goodies in it.My daughter got really excited and was so proud of her little gifts that she start showing it off. She even shared her candies and lollipop to her cousins. Never once she compare or get upset over how small and little the gifts were. She played with the party toys like they were the best toys in the world. I am so proud of her. Very very proud to be her mother.My husband and I were so proud and surprised at how our little girl had grown up mentally. We were so relieved to know she is not materialistic and a grateful kid who feel blessed and complete. She did not throw tantrums but appreciate whatever that has been given to her.Why cant we all have that mentality? We are so into having the best and only the best. We compare what others have and grief over what we don’t have instead of appreciating and be thankful every single day for what we have and given. Since that day, I am giving thanks for all the things in my life. I try not to ask for more than we can have and make the best of what have been given to us.I hope to those who reading this, will start to take a moment everyday and look around and be thankful for what been blessed and given to you. Even a simple meal that fills my stomach I am thankful. There are millions of kids in Africa who are starving and a piece of bread is luxury to them.I am thankful for given this chance to share to you guys. I think thanksgiving should be a daily habit or a daily bread to all of us. When we feel complete and blessed we are able to walk out of our door daily with a smile. Its amazing what a smile can do to others. It makes someone’s bad day bearable and happier. Nothing is more rewarding than knowing you make someone’s day much brighter.Have a great day and be blessed.