My son was a big collector. His collections were not always of items I understood, but they were his. Everything was referred to as a treasure.
He saw a treasure, but I saw trash.
His mind could take a little trinket and turn it into something wonderful. He would hold onto it like it was worth a million dollars. He would add it to his collection of treasures that only he knew what the true meaning was.
This week in my book club I read the book Treasures of the Heart. This book was a gift to my Mom and I share it each year with the kids on Mother’s Day week.
A son shows his Mom his most valuable treasures under his bed. The boy can share a time, place, and memory to all his clutter and hopes his Mom will see it too.
When I read this book my eyes always fill with tears. I am reminded of the innocence of childhood and how important our treasures are.
I bought my son a big treasure box. When he was ready he could put the treasure into it to save. I know one day when he is older and he opens the box he will be filled with childhood memories of those small trinkets that were once the treasures of his heart.
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32 Responses
“He saw a treasure, but I saw trash.” So powerful and a good reminder to try and see our children’s world through their eyes ❤️.
Happy Mother’s Day miss suzanne 🥰
Thank you!!! They see so much beauty and sparkle that reminds us sometimes of what our eyes are missing. Thank goodness they are our treasure hunters 🙂
Very sweet story. And a treasure box is a great idea for little kids!
Thank you. Kids love boxes and they love collecting. A great way to save memories.
This is such a sweet idea and I’ll have to get the book. Although my three year old is really into pirates right now, he talks about treasure and I could still use this activity. Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Thank you. Pirate treasures are the best! I have so many items that my son used as pirate treasure. I hope he enjoys his adventures.
Thanks for the book recommendation! This looks so sweet!
Thank you. We could all use a box for our sweet memories.
A treasure box is such a sweet idea!
Thank you.
So sweet! I’m glad there are books that can take us back to certain moments in life and fill our hearts with so much joy!
Thank you. These types of books are a treasure themselves.
This is such a lovely idea! I would have loved this as a kid- in fact, I have a little treasure box now full of little trinkets I collected while travelling.
A treasure box is perfect for all ages, I also bought one for my husband. He puts in nostalgic items that are so special.
This is so sweet! I am sure he will treasure it when he is older!
Thank you. When I sneak a peak now inside the box it continues to make my heart melt.
This is super cute idea. It’s great to treasures things and have connections.
yes, nothing better than connections that make you feel loved!
This is so sweet! My son is very similar. He has a storage drawer that is his treasure box. Sometimes I wish he’d just clean it all out, but this is a great reminder that a child’s imagination and what they hold dear have so much meaning to them — and that’s something to be respected.
I love this! one day he will look through this drawer with a big smile and be so happy you kept his treaures to look back on 🙂
What a lovely gift to give your son. When he’s older and looking back at everything I can imagine how special it will be for him 🙂
Sometimes I peak now and my eyes fill with tears remembering the treasure. Amazing how a small trinket brings back a moment to life!
This book definitely sounds like a beautiful reminder of how we all treasure things differently.
That is what is so amazing is that we all see beauty in so many different things! Thank you for responding
Thank you for this book recommendation. I really need to see things through the eyes of my children better.
Thank you for your response. Sometimes we just need to remember to be a kid again 😉
Aww such a sweet post! I’ll have to see if our library has this book.
Thank you for your lovely story. Your students are very fortunate to have you as a teacher. I think your son will treasure his box of collectibles for a long time.
This is really sweet. Thanks for sharing!
So sweet! Thank you for sharing 😊
Today’s post touched my ❤️And brought few tears to my eyes….yes these memories will live on beyond
The trinkets ….. thank you for sharing so lovingly your story🙏
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it.