Need A Reminder?

I have spent the last three days nursing a sick child, packing for our first Christmas celebration this weekend, planning meals for our second one, wrapping gifts, planning a school party for Friday, etc. etc. And I have grumbled and complained and snapped and been about as pleasant as old Ebeneezer himself.

But after a particularly irritable outing the other day, I sent Joseph into the living room to play while I unloaded the fruits of my latest plundering shopping. Unbeknownst to me, he was playing with the little ceramic figures of our nativity scene, and when I joined him in the living room, this is what I saw:

All the figures quietly circled around the baby Jesus, at my little son's suggestion.

I needed that.

This post was originally published on December 15, 2005.

Comments

[Michelle]

What a sweet reminder that we do need to keep our focus on Christ! Seeing things through the eyes of a child is a beautiful thing.

[His Singer]

"...and a little child shall lead them..."

[Kara]

How sweet! It's so easy to get caught up in the presents and such that we forget what the season is really about.

[Jenn]

-A smile to start my day...check!

[Island Girl]

Very cute. :)

[Amy]

That is so great!

[Heather]

Don't they just melt your heart sometimes?

[Wacky Mommy]

A-lleluia!

[Lundie]

I needed that too. Thank you for the perfect picture.

[Stacy]

Thank you for reminding me to focus on what is really important.

[Lindsey]

That is sooo incredibly sweet - and so true! Thanks for sharing!

[another mommy]

they're not quietly circled - they're breathing down Christ's sweet neck! very sweet tho. by the way - you've got my vote.

[Shannon @ Rocks in my Dryer]

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[Shane]

What a wonderful statement he made without saying a word.

[Kether]

When I took my nativity out of the box a few weeks ago, I remembered this post from last year and set my nativity up like this. I'm so glad that you re-posted it this year. Thank you.

[MCMilker]

How lovely. Reading your post I was inspired to tip toe into my DS's room and see how he had arranged his brand new Playmobil nativity set. Yup! All of the figures surrounding baby Jesus. He did mention to me yesterday after he had opened it and assembled all of the pieces, that it was “just a decoration”, so I guess it will remain smack in the center of his room all season….a nice reminder of why we celebrate.