Giving

This morning we brought the teachers gifts into Declan's school. Presents for Mrs. Ritu, Mrs. Wigood and Mrs. S. 

Upon seeing all three gifts ready Declan said  "The the gifts are because they're the best teachers!" I  just love that this is his view on them. 

Declan excitedly carried Mrs. Ritu her gift and stood at her feet with both hands outstretched and presented it to her. He told me this evening that he remembered which gift was for which teacher and he gave them to his teachers first thing. They sat on the carpet and opened the gifts with Declan. He was so pleased to tell me about it. I'm pretty pleased that he got joy from giving.

Today was also a special day in that Declan received a letter in the mail from Santa. He showed it to me just before bedtime so it was followed up with our second reading of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. I think perhaps tomorrow night Declan and I will watch Frosty the Snowman.