The ant and grasshopper is one of Aesop's Fables. Here's a link to the cut and dry version http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Aesop/Aesops_Fables/The_Ant_and_the_Grasshopper_p1.html
I elaborated and told the story a lot more colorfully and twisted it to fit the point I wanted to get across. I often tell them stories while they are in bed getting ready to fall asleep. One of their favorites is "The Three Billy Goats Gruff". I change my voice for each character and also my facial expressions. We all get a great laugh out of it. I can't stop from laughing most of the time. I've always used stories when I want the kids to listen to something important, especially when I'm trying to get some kind of principle across.
- Kim
- Every morning I wake up with a head full of things to do. I scramble around trying to put them in lists of importance all while trying to keep the peace within my little brood (trying to recall everything I've learned and read about parenting at the same time.) I love being a wife and the quirks that come with having my man forever. I love to be creative and thrive on crossing off my to do list. I strive to find balance and put first things first which brings me PEACE & JOY and allows me to sleep so much easier when I do. I think that one of the secrets to being HAPPY in life is to find that balance. I'm learning how to be kinder to myself and learning patience in progress. Everyday, through the thick and thin of life I'm trying to turn my heart towards heaven and remember what's really important.Oh, and I love to eat, so much so that I love to exercise too.
Parables are great ways to teach our kiddos.
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