Mummy. Money...sound similar right?

So lately we have been having a huge declutter marathon and selling all the bits and pieces that we no longer need/use. I like to get the children involved as it teaches them to recycle/re-use items rather than wasting them by throwing them in the bin, plus the takings help go towards the "new" (which really means the preloved) items that we purchase. However, whenever I take a picture of something, the children automatically ask "Are you selling that mummy?" The usual answer is "Yes", but this time I just had to laugh. I was taking a picture of 8 month old Emilie, who's current nickname is the "destroying angel." Jacob asked the usual question with a puzzled tone in his voice, but fortunately for all of us, the answer was "no" this time.

The other day in the car, after dropping off one of the sold items, Rebekah asked why we need money. We spoke about how we need to pay bills, buy food and clothing and how money allows us to have some nice things, like toys and sweets. Then we explained that although it is important to be able to do this, money is not THE most important thing in life. She then asked, "Do some people love money more than Jesus?" Darren and I just looked at each other rather surprised and I said "Yes....some people do." Then she said (in her matter of fact tone), "Well I don't. I don't need money to make me happy." My heart melted that my wise, 5 year old little girl is already learning that the greatest things in life are not things. Oh what a wonderful example she is to our family!!


The lesson goes on.....


Yesterday, I found Rebekah rather upset. Jacob had been tormenting her (nothing new there!) and she told me that she had said to Jacob that she loved mummy more than Jesus. Jacob was teasing her saying that he was going to tell me that Rebekah loved MONEY more than Jesus. But she said through her very sweet, but assertive voice, "But I don't mummy. I really don't love money more than Jesus...but I do love you!" and gave me a massive hug :-)


Often it is easy to think that through the hustle and bustle of life, our children are not listening to a word we are saying. When in fact, they are not only listening, but are accepting and changing the things they do or say to be good people. I'm so glad I have my children as a constant reminder of how I should be, they are great!