Last weekend, when Uncle Jeremy and Aunt Michele were in town, we went with Uncle Jeremy (and Aunt Cas, Aunt Hilary, and all of our cousins) to the Kamm's Corner Hooley. (A street party from our old neighborhood.) During the torrential downpour, the kiddo's were lucky enough to be under a craft tent and had plenty of opportunity to make some things and wait out the storm. Gabby made a foam visor and gave it to Uncle Jeremy.
This week, Gabrielle received the most awesome thank you note from Uncle Jeremy. He detailed his enthusiasm for spending time with not only Gabby, but her siblings and cousins, and expressed how much her thoughtful gift meant to him. Saying that Gabby was ecstatic to receive such a note is putting it mildly.
And I was happy because I found it to be a great opportunity to teach the kids about giving and thanking. After they saw (and heard) Uncle Jeremy's thank you note, they were each scrambling to find something of their own to give....
WooHoo! Score a point for humanity.
