Benjamin was very excited about Christmas this year. All he could think about was Santa. We tried to teach him the real meaning of christmas, about Jesus's birth and what it means to us.... but... it seemed like he was all about the presents and santa.
But, sometimes he surprises me. I think some of it must have stuck with him, because when Tammy (rob's sister) asked us to write her son (our nephew, who is serving a mission in Brazil) a Christmas letter this is what Benjamin had to say:
Dear Edler Skiles, Dec 6th, 2011
Your mum asked us to send our testimony and thoughts about: Christmas, the Savior and our favorite Christmas memory. Since Benjamin is only 3 years old—turning four in February. I thought the best thing to do with him was a “Question and Answer” format. This is Benjamin’s message for you this Christmas :)
“Benjamin, how do you feel about Jesus?”
“Happy. Because He wants me to be happy. “
“What else?”
“Christmas.”
“Tell me about Christmas.”
“Snowman’s. And Pop corn. Movies—Cars2.”
“Why do we Celebrate Christmas?”
“Because Santa comes. Because he got’s lots of presents.”
“What is Christmas really about?”
“Jesus’s birthday! Having a Birthday. Jesus’s Birthday.”
“Why was Jesus Born?”
“Because He died.”
“What do you mean?”
“Because the earth. So we can live with our families.”
“What has been your favorite part about Christmas?”
“Toys. Making Crafts about Baby Jesus. Decorations---Blue kinds.”
“What do you want to say to your cousin, Mark, who is on a mission right now? Maybe like, Merry Christmas or something?”
“Uhhhhh….nothing.” (I think he was done with the interview at this point)
“He’s a real life missionary!
“No, I am.”
“What do you want to say to him?”
“I want to talk to him.”
4 comments:
Really sweet, Laura! Cute interview. :-)
he's funny! its nice to know that sometimes the things you say actually stick!
Aw loved the interview!! Benjamin is so cute :)
So cute! He pretty much got it right on the head didn't he? ;) Miss you!
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