This past weekend I witnessed a great example of hospitality from a five year old. Marina had a tea party with her “friend,” an American Girl doll named Katie. She opened her basket and removed all the necessary utensils and laid out a saucer and cup for the two of them. She stirred the “tea” with her little spoon, poured it and offered Katie the “bread” that I had “buttered.” All the while, Marina chattered away while Katie sat silently, of course. After they were done, Marina picked up the dishes “washed” them and put them properly back in the basket. It reminded me that even a child grasps the concept of hospitality- sharing and generosity. These are often instinctive traits that are honed over the years.
I am also reminded of a couple of other things,
-always clean up after yourself
-and much like Katie, when someone else is talking, it’s sometimes best to just be quiet!
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