My truest self -- reflected from my 5 year old

This week I feel like God gave me two glimpses into the human condition...OK into my own self. The first one:

Our House--Erik and kids made this one!

Christmas Lights...I love Christmas lights. I love that my husband ( although reluctantly ) puts up our lights and manger display. I love driving around and seeing how creative people are from the store bought commercial giant inflatable kung fu panda Santa to the homemade creche and lights. I love Christmas music singing etc. So a few nights ago instead of driving around I decided to take a walk ( being a frigid 72 I felt we could handle it). The kids thought walking...at night...was crazy---it was dark after all.  So bribery with promised Hot Cocoa got the Monson kids to put on flip flops ( remember 72+ degrees ) , leash the dog, and head out. I tried to engage in the "teachable moment" conversation about symbols of Christmas and favorite Christmas songs. The responses were:

Favorite Christmas decoration ( kids point of view):
1. Giant Inflatables of any kind
2. Animitronic reindeer
3. Multi color lights

Favorite Christmas songs ( kids point of view)
1. "I'm gettin' Nuthin for Christmas" --the five year old
2. " Rudolf the Red nose Reindeer" -- the venison is yummy version--don't ask--its from teh 12 year old
3. anything mom --from the nine year old

Sigh-- So I decided to let go of the teachable moment and just enjoy my time with my kids. And low and behold ... singing. I began humming one of my favorites "Joy to the World" and they sang with me..all three.. while walking down the street. Then "Oh come all ye faithful", then "Silent Night".  With out prompting, with out pushing, with out some made up moment...just singing because God is Good, because He came and will Come Again.

Thank you Jesus. Thank you for giving me a glimpse of your beauty through my kids and Christmas lights.