Dear wonderful grandparents!
The Smith Family is excited for the upcoming holiday season, although we can't really believe we are thinking about it already in October! Our children are so lucky to have four sets of loving
grandparents. And in their short lives, you have been so generous.
However, we are looking at our small home, and we need to keep the sheer volume of things to a reasonable level. Wyatt's toys are already being packed up and rotated, as there is not enough room in his bedroom and the living room to hold them all. Please be assured that we want to emphasize the traditions that foster the greatest sense of meaning and connection, and we don't want to take anything away from the holiday. In this light, we are requesting something
The Smith Family is excited for the upcoming holiday season, although we can't really believe we are thinking about it already in October! Our children are so lucky to have four sets of loving
grandparents. And in their short lives, you have been so generous.
However, we are looking at our small home, and we need to keep the sheer volume of things to a reasonable level. Wyatt's toys are already being packed up and rotated, as there is not enough room in his bedroom and the living room to hold them all. Please be assured that we want to emphasize the traditions that foster the greatest sense of meaning and connection, and we don't want to take anything away from the holiday. In this light, we are requesting something
a little different this year for the children at Christmas. We are thinking of things that the children can enjoy all year, or the most valuable thing: your time! Here are some ideas we've gotten from other sources. Don't feel like you have to stick to it, but we wanted to give you some ideas..
· Passes to the Children's Museum
· Coupon for a day with Grandma and Grandpa, an over night, or a
specific destination (bowling, movie, whatever!)
· Read aloud a favorite book on tape. Actually, books are great!
· Organic snacks or treats (expensive for us to always buy for them)
If you must watch them unwrap something (and we are not designating that), please keep it to one toy for each child. And if you would happen to find something on e-bay or at a rummage sale, all the better! Also, we would really appreciate it if you used recycled newspaper or packing paper to wrap their gifts.
We look forward to seeing you all for the holidays, and your company is the best gift!
With love,
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