So, last night my son is talking to grandma and grandpa C, and was asked what he wanted for Christmas. My 3 year old son says a GAME BOY. He is 3 years old. I am afraid that I have turned my son into the lazy game fanatic kid that I never wanted him to be. I know it’s wrong that I secretly wanted my son to say nothing; I just want to see you. Guess he is still too young to understand the real meaning of Christmas, but then again is it because as parents, CSP and I have not taught him the real meaning?
Christmas to him is about Santa Claus watching him (from the stars), getting presents, and looking at lights. When it really should be about family and being with one another, and not gifts. At what age do you teach that to your children or is it something you learn as you get older? It is really hard to explain why I was so annoyed that he was asking for it, but it is still bothering me. He has also asked for a baby elephant, not sure where they came from, but that doesn’t bother me because it shows to me his imagination is a little out there.
On another note, maybe it’s because as his parents, we are too excited for him to actually know what Christmas is. He knows that he needs to be good, and ask Santa for gifts. But I am afraid that he doesn’t realize the biggest gift of all is his family. And I am afraid his dad has the same problem J. Maybe now that times are tough, people will start to realize the true meaning of the Christmas season.
Christmas to him is about Santa Claus watching him (from the stars), getting presents, and looking at lights. When it really should be about family and being with one another, and not gifts. At what age do you teach that to your children or is it something you learn as you get older? It is really hard to explain why I was so annoyed that he was asking for it, but it is still bothering me. He has also asked for a baby elephant, not sure where they came from, but that doesn’t bother me because it shows to me his imagination is a little out there.
On another note, maybe it’s because as his parents, we are too excited for him to actually know what Christmas is. He knows that he needs to be good, and ask Santa for gifts. But I am afraid that he doesn’t realize the biggest gift of all is his family. And I am afraid his dad has the same problem J. Maybe now that times are tough, people will start to realize the true meaning of the Christmas season.
I am sure its too soon for Christmas Blogs, so I will definately have more after Thanksgiving, but just needed to vent about this darn GAME BOY, that I am afraid is ruining my holiday cheer!!!
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