Grammy and I walked in the door and were instantly greeted by you.

In addition to your wonderful smile, hello and hug you had paper bags – lunch type bags – for each of us.  You said “I made these for you.”

I looked in and found a book about Pirates and a blue scarf.  “I made that scarf,” you said, which blew me away.  How on earth did you do that?  “We did that at school and I got some help from the teacher.”  It was the nicest scarf I had ever seen… I put it around my shoulders.  The book was one of your books – it was one I was familiar with – so I asked why you were giving it to me.  “Because I know you like pirates!” you said in a surprising voice.

Grammy peeped inside her bag and found a book about Cinderella, a pink scarf and a sandwich bag with a tiny pair of earrings.  Same deal with her book… you gave it to her because Cinderella has always been Grammy’s favorite princess.  The earrings were yours… earlier this year you got your ears pierced but didn’t stick with the program and the holes closed up.  So you wanted Grammy to wear them.

When I talk about your kindness and generosity… this is exactly what I mean.

First, you surprised us out-of-the-blue on an ordinary night (we were at  your house to be with you while your Mom & Dad went out to eat).  Second, you had taken the time to think about what each of us liked…. and assembled special presents that would have personal meaning. Unbelievable thoughtfulness!

Later on that night we did some ‘craftses’… you drew a replica of an Elf placemat on your dining room table and called him “Chippy.”   I couldn’t believe the accuracy and skill from a six year old. Honestly, your drawing looked better than the placemat!

You’re a talent Emma, and a very special girl. I love you lots.

your incredibly thoughtful and personal gifts for Grammy & I