Object: the heartbeat of each child.

Good morning, children. This is the first Sunday of the most exciting month. How many of you know what month this is? That's right, December. It seems that all of the other months, like January and July and October, are in the calendar so that they will get us to December. I know that you like December because of a very special day. What day do you like so much that comes in the month of December? That's right, Christmas.

There is something else that gets us to December every year that is even more important than the dates or months on a calendar. I want you all to choose a par…