Silent night, holy night

I know as a mom I get those moments when it reminds you that it is all worth it. Well a few nights ago I had one of those moments with my sweet princess Alayna. It all began with this fun little tradition I decided to start  with the kids after they are all in their beds. I go around and sit with each one on their beds and we have a little one on one before they rest for the night. Each night looks different but it is something special I do and they all wait for it. It is very sweet!!

Sometimes there are nights when I wonder "why? did I come up with this idea!!" Just wanted to throw that in there incase you are all saying to yourselves I am crazy for not just putting them down and saying goodnight. I know some of you are saying that. So I am normal and have nights when I want to run through each room give 30 seconds and get on with my evening but this night is why I do what I do!!

Alayna was in a chatty mood and had lots of questions. She does this sometimes to keep me in her room longer. She usually gets the most of my time. 

So Alayna was asking lots of questions like what are we doing tomorrow?( a daily question) What was on my shirt? I was wearing a shirt that had our church name and a bunch of little pieces of treasure below. And a verse on the back.

So here is some of our chat about my shirt:

Alayna: Mommy what does that say? What are those little things below it?

Me: It says Creekside. Below is little treasures

A: Why?

M: Well the bible talks about treasure.

A: Oh like pirates?

M: No not exactlly. ( I then turned my shirt around to read the verse to her.)

A: where do we get treasure?

M: We get treasure by serving god, loving him. Like when we went to Mexico and we helped paint, went to the work camp and played with the kids, colored, tell the stories of Jesus, ect...

A: When do we get our treasure? 

M: We get our treasure in Heaven. Did you know the streets are Gold in heaven. It is beautiful there.

A: The streets are gold? Why?

M: In heaven everything is beautiful. There is no pain, no booboo's, no crying. It is a perfect place.

A: Really no booboo's. Why?

M: God loves us. He doesn't want us to hurt anymore. So when we live with him everything is good. No more sin. Do you know what sin is ?

A: Yes, Bad choices

M: Your right

A: When do we get to heaven?

M: We go there when we die. 

A: Who goes?

M: People who except Jesus.Those that believe he died on the cross for their sins to be forgiven. He loves us so much that he gave all that he had for us.

A: I believe that Jesus loves me. I believe he died on the cross.Where do I live in heaven?

M: You get to live in a castle. 

A: I do! Do I get treasure too! 

Mommy: Yes alayna God has lots of treasure for you!

My silent thought: (*** Oh how sweet**) Big hugs.

A small silence for a moment

A: How do you know what heaven looks like mom?

M: I read it in the bible. Would you like me to read it to you tomorrow.

A: Yes

After giving her kisses and laying with her till she dosed off. I sat in awe of our time. My little girl has shown so much interest in Jesus and the bible lately. It is too sweet and very special to my heart. So as you can see why I spend sometimes a extra 30 minutes after putting the kids to bed to sit with each of them.

Many years ago I always remembered some wise words. When your kids open up themselves to let you inside their world. Listen and answer when you need to. My little girl opened her little world of wonder with me. Oh what a precious gift it is. I had to share this moment because it was just so fun to hear her little brain get all that and understand. 

 

"My Jesus, My savior. Lord there is none like you. All of my days, I want to praise. The wonders of your mighty love!" 

Sweet dreams...