Thoughtful

I often wonder what my kids will be like when they get older. I have hopes and dreams for them, but really, it's their decision. More than a doctor or teacher or any occupation, I pray they have the qualities that make them wonderful people at heart. Kind, funny, respectful, grateful, you know, those kind of qualities (and punctual...I hope they're punctual). After this weekend, I'm adding another to the list: thoughtful.

thoughtful

Definition

thought·ful

[ tháwtfəl ]

ADJECTIVE 

1. considerate: treating people in a kind and considerate way, especially by anticipating their wants or needs.

 

It was a long Christmas weekend filled with fun and family and presents of course. But at every Christmas we visited, there was something extra special...something thoughtful.

 

First we headed to the Krueger's where Emmie opened fun Christmas books (which are her favorite). But when all the other grandkids had new flashlights the jealousy was raging...and then, a flashlight for Emmie appeared and all was right with the world! (Alissa also made my White Russian just right and made sure it was within reach while feeding Ethan...now that's thoughtful.)

 

Kate, Charlotte, William, Emmie and Ethan.

The girls posing under the tree...Emmie grabbed little stools to sit on. And Kate with her flashlight.

 

Then it was off to Christmas Eve at the Wermager's.  We walked in and there was the sweetest little table and chairs all set up for Emmie and Olivia...with new sippie cups and two little cookies waiting perfectly for the girls.

 

Loving their special table and "tookies" as Emmie says.

 

Slightly excited to open presents.

 

Christmas Day was more of the same, at the Olson's the girls were set up at another sweet little table just their size with huge Dora coloring books and markers to keep them entertained.

 

 

 

 

 

To think that everyone had thought of these girls ahead of time; to make their day a little brighter and that much more special...it warms my heart that is for sure. 

 

Thoughtful. It can be the littlest thing that matters the most. Thank you family for your thoughtfulness!

And a little Ethan for you too.