One of the families I provide childcare for brought over a laundry basket filled with, well, laundry.
Eight brand new, perfectly sized, flannel pajama pants–one for each member of our family. I have never seen my children so excited. Even the teenagers. They may get pj's for every gift-giving holiday from now, for the rest of their lives. Why did I not know this secret wish in the hearts of my progeny?
Oh, and several boxes/tins of hot cocoa mix–in exotic flavors like dark chocolate gingerbread, dark chocolate and raspberry, and some kind of white cocoa, too.
This woman knows me well:
- I can always use more containers for Laundry Mountain.
- If you buy strange flavors of chocolate, the Mother of the household might actually get some.
- I love all things raspberry. [How did you know that, by the way?]
- I'm a cheapskate, and therefore outside the government regulated temperature of the daycare area, our house is a chilly place.
- On a Saturday morning, hot cocoa definitely counts as breakfast.
I would herd them all onto the couch, in front of the tree and take a picture, but I'd hate to disturb the peace. Or move from my desk in my warm little corner. Or upset my raspberry chocolate.
So you'll just have to imagine…
Thanks Angie!
December 19th, 2009 at 8:42 am
What a thoughtful, incredible, creative gift!
December 19th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Hot chocolate and flannel PJ's great combo.
December 20th, 2009 at 3:52 am
When our children were small I always gave them new pajamas for their birthdays (winter pjs) and Christmas (summer). They always loved them – made them feel special.
December 20th, 2009 at 11:26 am
No matter who you are, comfort gifts are always the most appreciated.
December 20th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
You are very welcome! That's the nicest 'thank you' I've ever gotten!
Thanks for taking such good care of our three!