A sweet gift
Friday, May 11th, 2007When I went to pick up Zoe at Elena’s yesterday, one of the little girls there told me that Zoe had a surprise for me. After playfully scolding the girl for ruining the surprise, Elena presented me with a brown paper bag with the words “Happy Mother’s Day, Love Zoe” written on it. Inside was the sweetest little homemade wooden flower frame – with a picture of Zoe in the middle! I got all teary-eyed (I’m such a sap) as I thanked and hugged Elena and, of course, Zoe. I really couldn’t have been happier (or more touched) if Elena had handed me a $100 bill, and I couldn’t help but feel very blessed: for having such a wonderful little baby, for having found a loving and caring babysitter and – most of all – for being a mom.
-M
PS – I should note that this wasn’t even Zoe’s first gift to me. On Thursday, she sent to my office flowers that she had ordered online! Now, isn’t she thoughtful – and good with the computer??
