What Shall We Give The Children?
Thursday, 24 November 2011 06:21
Posted by Robert Rice

What Shall We Give the Children?

The Holidays are almost here.
Toys and games and playthings,
As we do every year?
Yes, for the magic of toyland
Is part of the Holiday lore
To gladden the heart of childhood,
But I will give something more.
I will give them patience,
A more sympathetic ear,
A little more time for laughter,
Or tenderly dry a tear.
I will take time to teach them
The joy of doing some task.
I’ll make time to answer
More of the questions that they ask.
Time to read books together,
And take long walks in the sun.
Time for a bedtime story,
After the day is done.
I will give these to my children,
Weaving a closer tie,
Knitting our lives together
With gifts that money can’t buy.

Author – Unknown
 

We hope you have a wonderful and memorable holiday!

 

 -All of us at Halsey Schools

Halsey Schools
21321 Costanso Street Woodland HillsCA91364 USA 
 • 818-992-1942

   

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About Robert Rice

Robert owns & operates Halsey Schools with his wife Jenni and his parents Richard & Judy Halsey. He and Jenni loved having their two boys (and all their cousins) attend Halsey Schools. Now Christopher is in Middle School and Kevin is in Elementary School. They both love to help out around the school.

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