true spirit of giving

I didn't know a two-year-old was capable of such generosity, such understanding of the giving nature of the season, but I was pleasantly surprised by what Dennis did this morning. He took my hand and led me to the library and pointed out the ornament shaped candle sitting on the table. He said "that's a pretty candle, Mommy" and I agreed. He said "I want to give a present to baby Jesus" and I smiled at him and said how sweet that was and that Jesus would appreciate his thoughts. Dennis was not satisfied. He climbed up and grabbed the candle and said "Mommy, I want to give this present to baby Jesus" and I was stumped for what to tell him as he began walking down the hall. He walked to his Fisher Price nativity set and climbed up and reverently placed the candle in front of the stable. He said sweetly "here you go, baby Jesus, I brought you a Christmas present. Merry Christmas, baby Jesus, you can open your present, it's for you." It just melted my heart to watch this. I wish there was something we could tangibly offer to our Savior. One day I'll teach Dennis that all we can give to Jesus is ourselves--and that's the gift He most wants. If only we could all love Jesus with the simplicity and wholeheartedness of a child.