We took a big bag of stuffed animals and blankets to the Boys' and Girls' Club of Utah today. I kept the kids out of school long enough for them to come with me [this is the last week, and I'm sure they missed some very important movie...]. I didn't think it would be a big deal to hand off that bag. The blanket was a gift from the Medical Examiner's office, and had no sentimental value at all. Neither did the stuffed animals- we received them from many sources, and I let the kids pick out a few to keep, but we had no need for that many, and didn't feel right just throwing them away. Anyway, I handed the bag over to a lady at the B&G club office, and got all choked up. Then, of course, Morgen wanted to know why I was so sad, and I couldn't answer without crying, so I kept quiet. She repeated the question [standard behavior for her] until she finally got an answer- I got frustrated enough w/her repeating that question that my tears dried up :). So, I guess it's a good thing I brought my kids with me LOL.
And, in other news, I have a nephew: Owen! He was 7 pounds 9 oz [brother Luke was 7' 10" and sister Val was 7' 8"- or maybe it was the other way around]. And he looks adorable. Way to go, Emily!!!
5 comments:
That sounds like a great thing to do with all the sweet gifts that people gave you. I hope you're doing well!
Oh, sweetie! of course you're going to get choked up....that was a nice thing for you and the kids to do. Big HUG from me!
I would have cried too, *hugs*. I did chuckle, b/c Christopher would totally do what Morgen did and I would have totally gotten frustrated and stopped crying too. They do their jobs well:)
That was so sweet of you to donate that stuff! :) What a good idea! Hugs!
I would have been crying my eyes out! You are a strong women!
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