Away in a Manger

Around Christmas each year, our church brings in a bunch of farm animals and throws down some hay in the back parking lot. Some shivering elementary schoolers stand nearby, dressed as Mary and Joseph and cuddling a baby doll borrowed from the church nursery. The kids love it, and it really helps bring to life that part of the story where Jesus was born in a smelly stable.

Abby and Caleb both love the animals, even when they try to eat their donuts, like this one did.

"Whatcha doing, Abby?" I asked.

"Huggin' a goat," she said, matter-of-factly.

Sometimes we parents ask the most obvious questions.