This week our playgroup went to an assisted living facility to pass out valentines to the residents. Clara was especially compliant and sweet that morning and she melted my heart over and over with the affection she showed the residents.
I tried having the girls make valentines to hand out, but each of them got about 5 done before the novelty wore off. The ones they made were cute though. We had to give out regular ones after the homemade ones ran out. I had a talk with Clara and Samantha on the drive there. I explained that they would be passing out the valentine cards and that they should say "Happy Valentine's Day!" and be very sweet and give hugs because the grandmas and grandpas that live there are lonely and they love to get hugs from little girls and boys. Well, she took my little talk to heart and hugged and kissed everyone she could. In this picture, she's trying really hard to wait her turn to give a big hug but she just. can't. contain. it.
Ahhhh, much better to let those things out than to let them fester.
On Saturday, Clara gave Daddy a bouquet of hearts she made and the card she picked out. It had Nemo on it. I tried really hard to steer her towards the cute cards from daddy's princess, but she wasn't having it. I was at least able to talk her out of the ones that said "To my son on Valentine's Day".
They left for their daddy/daughter breakfast soon after and brought me my Valentine's present when they got back. Clara picked out some pretty tulips. Chris said they walked in and she went right to them and said they were Mommy's flowers. (She takes after the both of us when it comes to her decisive nature. No need to dilly dally on such matters.) Then she chose a slice of red velvet cake and two chocolate covered strawberries at Hubbel and Hudson. Girl's got good taste.
We were lazy all day and then went bowling with Glenn, Becky, Leah, Kate and Christa. It's been a long time since I've bowled and this was Clara's first time. What form! (I swiped your picture, Becky. Thanks!)
3 comments:
Kelsey, you know how proud you were of Clara at the assisted living facility? Well, that's how proud I am of you for taking the girls there and teaching them compassion and concern for others. Keep up the good work!
tear, tear. I didn't get anything. Tim said that I am getting a house. We went out and ate Friday night to avoid the crowds. Tanya babysat Brody on Friday since I didn't have a babysitter.
Clara is so sweet. I hope Brody is that way when he is older.
I am in agreement with Linda. I think that is an inspiration to the rest of us to do likewise. I have no doubt that you touched the HEARTS of those you gave hearts and hugs to. Way to go, Clara and Kelsey!
It was fun to read your entire Valentine post.
You do,indeed, have a most special little Valentine girl!!
Thanks for sharing.
Gloria R. in Seattle
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