This past weekend, Matt & I held a birthday party for the girls and their friends at a swimming pool.
The kids got to swim in a private area for an hour, plus had pizza, snacks and cupcakes. Everyone seemed to have a good time, including the parents. We asked for no presents for the girls since we feel that they really do have enough. Some brought cards and one family made a donation to a children’s charity.
At the end when many kids were saying goodbye and thank you, one child came to me and asked, “Where are the goodie bags?”
I was a bit shocked. And said, “The swimming WAS your goodie bag.” Continue reading
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