"The worst is yet to come," … Says the Star Tribune. The weather is pretty nasty right now. I am not going anywhere tomorrow. I had quite enough of Minnesota Winter driving today, thank you!
I should have known that this was what the snow was waiting for…me to need nice driving weather!! I mean, really, all winter with practically NO snow…I plan something that people have to drive a ways to and BAM … SEVERE WINTER WEATHER IS EXPECTED TO BRING HAZARDOUS TRAVEL.
It turned out great, anyway! My SIL made it out with my nephew. My step-dad’s parents came. My mom always has, like, a regime of preteens there. Actually, if anyone else had shown up, they’d have been hungry. Those kids can eat!!
We ended up with 24 bags. Not bad, right? I kept telling everyone, “There will be 24 kids who are getting birthday presents this year because you cared to help!”
I wish my kids would have gotten more involved, but Ninja Boy was tired from basketball and Sunshine likes to do her own thing - especially when things are a little crazy. They knew why we were there, and I hope they took something from it. My nephew inspected the toys for us. I felt kind of guilty passing on toys that failed, but then again, I think he was a little biased. My SIL filled bags like it was nothing while I tried to meticulously plan them all out (failed, btw). Then we let the younger and older ladies take over the finishing touches.
It really sucked that so many people weren't able to make it, but I wouldn’t have wanted anyone in the ditch on the side of the freeway because they tried to drive out ... or home. We got some rockin’ stickers from Karen at Cheerful Givers. I asked for THIRTY. I used 10. J Guess I’ll be saving the rest for the next Birthday Bag Blitz.
But you know, the absolute worst part about doing stuff like this is that I don’t feel like I accomplish anything when I’m not. You know, like making such a difference with one afternoon of work…then going weeks without doing anything special.
Come on, Powerball. I swear I’m not like the other guys…I really will use the money for good!!!
…Any day now…
Come on, Powerball. I swear I’m not like the other guys…I really will use the money for good!!!
…Any day now…
Until then, here are some pictures…
Winter is nature's way of saying, "Up yours." ~Robert Byrne
3 comments:
I have never heard of such an idea! But I love this! My kids and I donate a lot of time and money and poorly drawn cards to the kids at the local hospital where their little brother practically lived. But I like this birthday idea.
Gonna look into it.
Nice blog. I'll be back Butterfly.
You did good :) The more I think about it, the possibilities really are endless....like doing a party like that with a group of kids at school, or church, or anywhere! I'm going to start grabbing stuff for next time. It's amazing how something so easy (and fun!) can really make a difference.
Wow!!! What a great idea! You've inspired me to do something like this in my town.
Great job, chicky!
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