Uno! And the Idea of a Sacrifice.

Our little Uno-crazy boy.

He's recently learned to play and will do so anytime he's got a willing opponent. He detests getting caught for forgetting to say "Uno" when he's down to one card in hand.

Our big girl reading her little sister a bedtime story. 

The idea of making sacrifices for another at first glance can seem quite noble and out of reach for the everyday. Lately, we've been working it into our vocabulary and drawing attention to the small ways we can make sacrifices for one another in daily life.

I have a feeling that it's contagious, and the children catch on from seeing selflessness in action. Our big boy wanted the last yoghurt at breakfast but gave it up for his little brother, who wanted some too. Later on, our little man gave up his turn on the swing for his little sister who wanted a turn. 

We talked about this at night prayer this evening. When I traced the path of kindness, I traced it back to Papa, who's currently given up his bed space for the little lady who's not been well. He's consistently set an example for the children over the years, for which I'm grateful.

"Thank you for letting me have the better things", was a note the little man wrote to his big brother this evening. These two are often at loggerheads, so coming from him, this meant a lot.