We tried something a bit new this year for Christmas gifts. We gave them "experiences" for gifts. What do kids want most...they really want our time. We created coupons for each of them to an outing or date... one on one time with either Barry or I. Delaney was the first to redeem her coupon, "A Walk int he Park, just with my Delaney Janey".
Her coupon gave her the option to have a simple meal from any fast food restaurant plus a walk in the park. She chose Wendy's. It was a bit windy but not too cold...in the low 60's or so, so off we went.
We got our food and went to Randolph Park for a lunch at the gazebo. We then walked around the pond, had races on the trails through the woods--Delaney won!! Plus we had fun climbing and sliding on the play ground. It started to rain so we took off for Walmart for a yummy donut and just talked and spent time together in the car before we headed home.
I had a great time....I know Delaney did too. Her are her words "I liked making you follow me around on the play ground Mom, like follow the leader."
That is SUCH a great idea for a Christmas gift!!! I agree...they really do want our time. ☺
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