I was caught up in planning dinner and finishing some chores. My 7 year-old came upstairs and asked me to fold and staple some paper. She headed downstairs, then returned a short while later with this present for her brother’s 5th birthday. I started to read it and my heart grew two sizes larger.
Ezra came home before she could finish, so she secretly added the last few later before we opened presents. I think that’s why there’s a bonus “Ezra is special.” She’s also been secretly making Christmas gifts and wrapping them in cereal boxes over the last week. Mine has something to help me remember my Dad.
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| 10 Special Things About You!!! From Ella |
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| Ezra is special. He is cute. |
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| Ezra is special. He is thoughtful. Ezra is special. He is smart. |
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| Ezra is special. He is lovable. Ezra is special. He is kind. |
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| Ezra is special. He is fun. Ezra is special. He is exciting. |
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| Ezra is special. He is sharing. Ezra is special. He is sneaky. |
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| Ezra is special. He is playful. Ezra is special. He is helpful. |
I love that she came up with this idea and executed it all on her own. I think this would be such a great project to initiate for a family night, siblings who are struggling to get along, or as a birthday gift for a friend. It uses simple materials you have at home and can be easily completed in one sitting.
What a great craft idea that combines a personalized book with a homemade gift!
I love this, this is what gift-giving is all about. Out of the mouth/minds of babes…
That made me teary, what a wonderful present! (My favorite was the drawing for “sneaky” – hahahaha!) 🙂
Oh this is so sweet. I think I would be making a trip to Kinkos to laminiate it.
This is so adorable. I kept my nephews drawings from when they were little, I would love to give them back when they become adults and parents themselves. This was a great post, thank you for sharing!
So sweet!