I have a situation which would appreciate comments. I didn't know exactly what to get for my daycare providers for Christmas, and since I like sentimental gifts, I came up with the idea to make a calendar of the kids that attend daycare with my own children. The daycare is at a house that is separate from where they live, so I figured the calendar would just stay there. I had to secretly enlist the help of the parents. At first, no one responded to me with pictures, but now they are trickling in. Anyway, my question to all of you reading is...Is this enough for them for Christmas? Here are a few more details about the situation: we only have so much money to work with (obviously), and there are three woman (2 full time, mother/daughter, and 1 part time helper) to buy for. I am also making them a little homemade ornament from the kids, but it is just something small.
This reminds me of the Friends episode where Monica and Rachel bake cookies for the mailman, the paperboy and the Super of their building. They too have a limited budget and feel the cookies would show that they really care. The mailman proceeds to deliver a crushed fragile package with a big footprint on it, the paperboy delivers a shredded newspaper, and the Super can't fix a broken radiator knob for several days. Joey and Chandler think that they are being cheap with their cookie gift. Now, I do have all confidence that my children will not be treated with neglect because of my "cheap" gift, however, is it enough to show my appreciation for the care of my children, especially since there are three different women?
Any input from "my readers" would be appreciated.
3 comments:
Hey Kat - we made one as part of a gift for Heather's mom and they turn out really really nice. Not cheap at all - I don't think. Chances are if they do daycare, a gift like that might be more appreciated than most others.
I think people know it's tough all over for people this year, and I think it's a darn thoughtful gift.
One other thing you could add, that would be inexpensive would be a popcorn tin or a plate of cookies or something that they could all share.
Just to be remembered means a a lot and most reasonable people wouldn't judge you for the perceived cost of something.
If that's what you are up at 4:40 in the morning worrying about then I don't think I ever want kids! haha Anyway, I think it's more the thought that counts. You don't need to get them anything else. I'm sure they (and the other kids) will love it!!
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