We have been trying very hard to teach the children to be gracious gift recipients and to know that even if they don’t like something it is the thought that counts and that they should still thank the person. So Teddy said “Mommy, even if I don’t like it I will still say ‘Please’.” The proceeded to kick, scream, and cry “Not this!!! I don’t want this!!!” about a cute Arsenal jacket MJ brought him back from London.
Charlie liked his and wore it to school today (so did Teddy after convincing). Scottie refused to put her Arsenal jersey on, lest it cover her Cinderella costume. Nell happily put hers on and then went running around the dining room. The girls also really liked the stuffed dogs in bags that Mitzi gave them.