Life’s unexpected blessings
Dec 13th, 2007 by Accidental Thinker
A note I found on our bed, just now, carefully positioned to make sure we would spot it immediately. These are the sweet, sweet moments that make life worth living.
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Dear Mommy and Daddy,
Thank you for everything you do.
LOVE,
Maia and Noah
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On second thought, maybe it’s just because they’re trying to secure a spot on Santa’s “nice” list. But in the spirit of the season, I’m giving them the benefit of the doubt. I have the bestest kids ever!
Just to provide a little contrast to make your children seem even shinier and more angelic, I offer the example set by my own child.
Two days ago, she came home from school with a picture she’d drawn of me. Her portraiture portrayed me with lime-green hair. When I asked why she’d colored my hair green, her answer was short and not-so-sweet: “Because they didn’t have a bald-colored crayon in the box.”
I should’ve known better than to ask.
Yep, there’s that “halo effect” executives are warned about at evaluation time. Albeit, that’s a sweet note from some sweet kids. ;0)
You’ve got great kids!! You are great parents! I got a similar note from my 3 kids long, long ago and I cherish it to this day.
Those a re a couple of smart (and insightful) kids you have there! Merry Christmas to all of you! ~ jb///
Whatever the reason, it’s a note to cherish.
Cas
It’s possible that the time of year gave them a moment to pause and reflect or a tv special gave them the idea, it doesn’t matter, it was still from their little hearts.
Merry Christmas, my friend.