Our children brought home fistfuls of candy. Less than the bucketful each last year, but still, excess.
We took the opportunity to talk about greed and self-control. I'd initially said they could take two sweets but two quickly became three and things got out of hand.
We're all for the enjoyment of sweets and fun, but we needed the children to be aware of the fine line between enjoyment and greed.
The older ones soberly admitted they'd taken too many sweets. We told them it's okay not to get it right the first time, but we keep trying until we get it.
The pressure to join in "just because it's fun" and everyone's doing it is real. Especially when neighbours rent a bouncy castle for the occasion.
Yet, "it's fun" isn't a good enough reason for me. We're staying the course and choosing to live a life that's examined and intentional.
Looking ahead to All Saints and All Souls Day.
Our little lady and I at the garden centre this morning :)
A colouring sheet our little man spent ages on and was really proud of.
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