May 6, 2011

My First Treasure

I dropped Parker at daycare this morning and was surprised to find that he had a gift for me.  Apparently he is a busy little boy.  I know its just a simple gift, but it almost brought me to tears and I just love it.

Parker's Artwork

Until today, I never understood how proud my parents really are of me.  As a child, my parents kept every single piece of school work that I brought home.  Steve and I both have a box for each year, 13 total from Kindergarten to our Senior year.

For years, I pestered my parents about getting rid of this "paper" and putting it out for recycling.  I just couldn't understand why they kept all of it.  I get it now, its important to them.  They are proud of everything that we have done.  To my mom and dad, its not trash, its a treasure and a piece of us. Every single thing I created as a child was important. They can't bare to part with their treasures.  I can't imagine ever getting rid of anything that Parker brings home and I'm not sure I will have a house big enough to display every single piece of artwork that he creates, but I know that I'll try.

Mom and Dad - Thanks for now throwing these things away.  I appreciate it and I understand now. The pestering will stop, at least about my boxes of "paper".

2 comments:

  1. This is so sweet! You're my first friend to get the "paper" we all tell our parents to get rid of...how sweet to see it from the other side!

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  2. Awww it's so sweet!!! I love how busy these little guys are a day care... crafty, crafty :-)

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