Special Gifts by digitalrn

Special Gifts

Last year my grandaughter bought me this cute little memo pad and pen. I am sentimental,and I could never get myself to use it, so its been in a drawer. Well this Christmas she found it in the drawer and she said, "Grandpa. this is the notebook I bought you last year, and you haven't used it." I explained to her that I considered it a very special gift since it came from her, and that I wanted to save it as a keepsake. I'm not sure she really understood where I was coming from, but she did smile at me. This year she bought me a tape measure, probably hoping that I would use it quicker than the notepad.
love that story... great shot..I say use the pad :)
January 7th, 2011  
what a fantastic little notebook! You know what you COULD do with that? Write little notes to her. You know, little things you remember or things you two do together. Then, one day, when it is full, and she is old enough to appreciate it, give it to her :-) It would be priceless for her to have her memories captured by grandpa ....... I gave my grandmother one, well it was more like a journal. Asked her to write in there, things from her childhood, so that I would have it when I have children. She passed away, and as we were going through her stuff, we found it :-) Although, she didnt have much written, I still cherish it, as it is her writing, and her thoughts, so its special ....
January 7th, 2011  
I'm a very sentimental person as well.. I can't bring myself to use some of the things people have given me, too. I understand. That's a great gift!
January 7th, 2011  
wonderful story! I like Dee's idea. :)
Great pic.
January 7th, 2011  
Nice idea, Dee!
January 7th, 2011  
Sometimes I have saved things til they weren't usable. That certainly wouldn't be the case here but hey, life is to be lived. Have fun doing what Dee suggested.
January 7th, 2011  
I like Dee's idea too. But, I am sentimental too, I would have tucked this away too!
January 7th, 2011  
Love the story. I do that, too. Save a lot of 'special' gifts - not so sure that's the right thing either. Great pic for your project and blue!
January 7th, 2011  
awww Rick that is a really cute story. And yes i have seen lamb chop! too funny, i hadn't made the connection until you mentioned it. hehe.
January 7th, 2011  
cool huh!
January 7th, 2011  
Very nice gift!!! Cute story too
January 7th, 2011  
very cool!
January 7th, 2011  
so sweet!
January 7th, 2011  
Awwww....too cute
January 7th, 2011  
love the story. Good photo. Dee's idea is awesome
January 7th, 2011  
Sweet story. Hope you use the tapemeasure!
January 7th, 2011  
Great idea and good compromise to a beautiful gift
January 7th, 2011  
what a sweet gift--i love dee's idea!!
January 7th, 2011  
Dee.. you da bomb! What a fantastic idea :) On extra special days... your shot could be what you wrote or even sketched..
January 7th, 2011  
aaaaaaawwww.... sweetness......
January 7th, 2011  
thats very cute...its funny sometimes the things we hold on to.
January 7th, 2011  
Bless her dear little heart, and Dee's idea is such a wonderful idea. hope you get to use both her presents one day. and nice pic....
January 7th, 2011  
Great story. Grandchildren are gifts from God
January 7th, 2011  
I'm with Dee--that's a FAB idea! (and a really fun shot, too, btw!)
January 7th, 2011  
Oh I totally agree with Dee, what an awesome idea! The perfect use for such a special gift :)
January 7th, 2011  
Yes, I think that idea is a really good one.... love the picture and she'll appreciate you using it!
January 7th, 2011  
I'm enjoying the 'Blue' week :)
January 7th, 2011  
That is so cute from both of you. Lovely keepsake in blue, Rick!
January 7th, 2011  
Lovely :)
January 7th, 2011  
Aww, that's so cute!
January 7th, 2011  
HVR
I can totally understand where you are coming from... Someday she will too.
January 7th, 2011  
Stories like that make me long for grandchildren...I say honor her gift by using it everyday!!!
January 7th, 2011  
Ahhhhh, that's so sweet of her and you. You could place it somewhere visable and write a few little love notes about her, and just them stay in the notebook. If I had a grandgirl, that's what I do. And I like to boss people around, so that's my bossy idea to Rick.
January 7th, 2011  
You could have her fill it with her drawings.
It's a wonderful gift. Great shot.
January 7th, 2011  
Very lovely picture and a very precious gift indeed.
January 7th, 2011  
that was a nice gift rick!
January 7th, 2011  
@deesdiscoveries What a wonderful idea. My mother writes books ... wonder whether I can get her to write for my boys?
January 7th, 2011  
@eleanor Im sure she would! Who wouldn't ?!? LOL
January 7th, 2011  
I love this photo. And the story behind it. Makes you wonder what kids are thinking sometimes when we tell them these things. I myself have a box for my only child who is grown. I have always put things in it since he was little and still do it some. Pictures etc. When I die, I want him to find it, go through it and have great memories. Silly I know,,,but,,,,,,,,,,
January 7th, 2011  
sweet story! I keep everything too! :)
January 7th, 2011  
Cute story. Nice gift.
January 7th, 2011  
Ohhh how sweet!
January 7th, 2011  
Awwww, that is so sweet! I still have all of the little gifts my kids bought me in elementary school. Couldn't bear to use them either. Didn't really think about it hurting their feelings.
January 8th, 2011  
Aww, very cute. I think kids like to see they picked out something that gets used, but I would be like you--I would just keep it special.
January 8th, 2011  
What a fabulous gift...and perfect shot for the theme!
January 8th, 2011  
What a sweet gift! You have to earn those treasures and it looks like you certainly did!
January 8th, 2011  
Awww... you are too sweet.
January 8th, 2011  
love it ...
January 9th, 2011  
Its lovely to receive gifts from the grandchildren
January 9th, 2011  
so sweet!
January 10th, 2011  
So sweet of her!
January 10th, 2011  
I love Dee's idea too. I would write in it for her, if it were mine. What a lovely thing to find when you are no longe around to tell her what you think or how you feel. I remember when I was young I bought my Dad a big notepad in a holder for his desk at work. I found it later and he had never used it. I was quite disppointed because I thought it was a really useful present. This has made me want to start making books and boxes for my children to find when I am gone. We lose so much when our elders pass on with all their knowledge.
January 17th, 2011  
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