Jack was first and he was so funny. Each gift came with a "Jack-ism" comment that I wanted to write down and share with everyone as they open their gift. He is truly, one of the funniest kids I have ever met!!
Abbey had a tough time last year (she was almost 4 back then) with wanting everything for herself. I had to explain again and again that this trip was about other people and giving, not receiving. It probably explains why she gave her dad a pink baton last year!! Well, what a difference a year makes! She "got it" and made easy, quick decisions that were perfect for each person on her list. Her one little side step came when I suggested this awesome glow in the dark butterfly for Maddy. She studied it for a long time and then said no. She picked out something else for her. As we walked to the car, she said to me, "Grammie, please let Maddy know I really, really, really want that light up butterfly!" That kid is so smart, she knew what she wanted and just how to get it.
Maddy was last to go shopping this year and really made some great decisions on her gifts. It really is a lesson in how they perceive the people on their list. Yes, she got Abbey the light up butterfly, but we told her when we went back, it was sold out!! Maddy and I discussed that this little white lie was fine becuase it was going to bring Abbey such joy on Christmas morning when she opens it.
Yes, these kids, like most, want just about everything they see on TV, but it is heart warming to know they also understand what it means to give and make others happy.
My grandmother heart was swelling with pride today!
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