We celebrated Alison's 24th birthday this week-end. She received the "luxurious" gift of a vacuum. She is truly an adult now as she was tickled with it.
We took Sydney and the boys shopping to pick it up. Walmart, ever our friend - not, rearranged their store and the vacuums were directly across the aisle from the toys. I walked around the corner after searching for the vacuums to see this and I have to say the thought that ran through my mind was not nice. How to choose a vacuum and keep the boys from going into overdrive wanting to see the toys. They knew we were there for a vacuum - it's one of their favorite items at home - besides the can opener that Eli took apart and still needs replaced and they knew it was a birthday gift for Ate' Alison.
We made our choice, they were impressed because it was red - apparently a "good, good color"for vacuums according to Lucas and they helped Mike put it into the cart, which I'm sure Walmart security was laughing at the great amount of lifting, face contortions and I really hope they don't have sound on those surveillance cameras cause we definitely had grunting.
Anyway they made a brief stop to look at a remote controlled toy and we left the toys behind without a problem and without buying one.
When we got home the boys were playing in their room and Sydney was going to help me wrap the box. Eli came running out and by the pictures hopefully you can see what serious business the wrapping of presents is to him. Lucas and Eli both took great care in signing their card to Alison.
We took it to her today, they helped carry it in and helped her unwrap it. Just like at Grandma Katie's birthday party they were so excited to give her the gift. Whether they understand it right now or not they truly do inspire us daily when it comes to sharing and finding joy in the everyday things whether it's for themselves or others. Hope they always have that ability.
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