Mail time
Today I reluctantly went to the mail box. We had spent several hours at the pond yesterday walking around and I was taking it easy today. I didn’t really want to stop reading my book and go check the mail. Yes, my life is so very hard. š
In my mailbox was some random junk and a package. Now normally packages aren’t a big deal–U do Swapadvd and Paperbackswap so they are pretty regular. However this package was not from either of those–it was from a bloggy friend with whom I occasionally share snail mail and projects. This time it wasn’t a cool craft it was a book. A gift for Rachel. The perfect gift.
To start Rachel looked the book over–“Mom, this book is really well made. The paper is really good quality and it has a beautiful cover. ”
She opened it up and ooed and awed as she browsed the pages. She then settled back in her chair and began to read, every once in a while exclaiming over another thing that it explains that she wanted to be able to do.
As most of you know Rachel has a crafty/project streak. She loves making and building things (she has a go cart in the works from The Dangerous Book for Boys
š nothing like reciving a package of sunshine at the post office.
I am so glad it was perfect and I am glad I listened to the prompting. I was going to put in the thrift store box but thought it seemed right up Rachel’s alley – I had no idea how on the nose it would be. I am glad.
What an awesome gift…what a thoughtful friend.
What a sweet friend! I love seeing kids enjoy books.
I am so glad Rachel is enjoying the book! I loved writing it and remembering how much fun I had discovering new things as a kid on the farm. I hope she finds loads of projects to try.
What a lovely surprise to find waiting for you! My kids adore getting packages! That is one thoughtful friend you have.