Helping out in the Neighborhood! Week #15

Wow did we ever get dumped on! And it was heavy too! Paige was up for the challenge...and decided for Week #15 that she was going to help out our neighbors by shoveling the ends of their driveways. Isn't it amazing how the plow can build up a wall at the end of your driveway!!! Yikes. Makes it pretty tough to get to work on time! So Paige to the rescue..lol..she grabbed her mighty shovel and headed down the court. Here are her words about the experience...It was fun! I worked hard. I like helping out!

When we went to Fortino's to get stuff for dinner Paige also donated $2 from her piggy bank fund to their Children's Charity. She proudly wrote her name on the handout. As we walked away I could see how giving made her feel good. She looked at me with a smile. She is thankful...and her mom is too.

Week #14 Giving Out Smiles..and Chocolate!

It's Valentine's Day and also one of Paige's favorite days of the year. Why? Because it usually means she might just get a special chocolate heart from her daddy. That is if history repeats itself! And it did. Though something was different this year...Paige was excited about something else from the moment she got out of bed. As she pulled off the covers she whispered to me "be quiet mommy and remember to tip toe". I almost forgot she wanted to surprise her dad with pancakes in bed. Lucky him! Or maybe not since pancakes are definitely not my specialty.

After they had both eaten breakfast she decided it was time to open the card and heart shape box of chocolates sitting on the counter with her name on it. She was thankful gave us both a big squeeze...which was the best gift she could give us today.

I mentioned that Paige loves chocolate...so when I asked her what her face did when she had chocolate she said "smile" it was not surprising.

For Week #14 Paige had wanted give out smiles and she realized she could do this by giving out chocolate! We headed out and my little chocolate fairy dropped off little sweet gifts to some little and big people she cares about. We pulled up to each home and she walked up to the front door and gave it a knock. She made it clear to me that she wanted to do this herself! A few people weren't home so she left it on their front door and others that were it was great to see them and say hi! She was pretty pumped about giving today. As we drove home she said "it feels good to give Mommy". Think it's sinking in...so good.

Have a Phat Valentine's Day!

xo

Week #13

On a routine trip to the grocery store Paige and I walked in the door and I went to grab a basket. I glanced back to see Paige staring at a poster that read "Give a Tonnie. Fill a Tummy!". She looked up at me and asked "can I give to this? I want to help fill some tummies." We had filled a baggie from her piggie bank at home last week and I store it in my purse for moments like this. It's awesome to see her give from what she had been saving up. Her favorite babysitter Leah gave her the piggie bank when she was three. She's big on saving..so we're even happier that she's also learning about sharing.

Toonies for Tummies is a program run by The Grocery Foundation. It was launched to make a difference in the lives of children who experience hunger every day. Not only can you donate at your local grocery store (Longo's. Sobey's, Metro, Highland Farms, etc..)but also online at http://www.groceryfoundation.com/ , click DONATE and follow the prompts.

This is a great opportunity to make a BIG difference to the children in our community.