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Liner notes to growing up: 1
Exactly three months from today Lauren starts college. I just did a little heart skipping gasp there as I wrote that. Do you know what you do when you have three months left to impart what little wisdom about the world you've acquired? You panic a little. You wonder if you've done enough.
Recently I realized that Miss L actually reads this blog now and then (hi Laurengirl!) and so I thought I'd direct a few entries (maybe weekly on Wednesdays?) to my kids concerning my take on how to be a gracious, awesome grown-up (both trivial bits and major advice).
I'm calling this liner notes because, back in the day, I pored over the liner notes of my cds, curious to find the story behind the music. That's what I hope this will be: the story behind the music of growing up and setting off on your own.
1. Thank you notes really are essential. Don't cash the check, use the gift, or read the book until you've written a note, a real envelope-and-paper, stamped, delivered note. (Also send one the day after being invited to dinner or a party.) It doesn't have to be long. It can just say "thank you so much." But thank you notes are non-negotiable: it lets the giver know you got it, that you appreciate it, and it increases the chances that you'll be invited back or given something again. Trust me on this one.
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Feel free to chime in with your endorsement of whatever you agree with...you know how kids are more likely to believe something when it comes from a non-parental authority!
p.s. Inspired by 1001 rules for my unborn son and other awesome such sites.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Reader Comments (6)
UGH! WHY OH WHY don't all moms teach this? I don't get it!! Having served with the youth for years, and given NICE gifts (including large amounts of cash), I am stunned at how many thank you notes I never get. I'm not offended, but I'm amazed that they aren't taught better.
Yeah you!
You've never said where she decided to go.....I'm curious.
Ah, Sarah, thanks for asking. That's right, I never said! You'll be happy to hear that it's BYU (+ heritage halls) for our gal Lauren. She had a tough time deciding but in the end the Y had a stronger pull. She starts the honors retreat on August 18th. Hard to believe.
Oh, that photo and the first sentence both make me want to cry. I need to stop saying it on this blog, but seriously, when did she grow up so fast? Where is that gangly little 12-year-old girl?
I love this idea. Just beautiful. I agree, thank-you notes are totally a must. If ONLY to let the giver know you got their gift. Half of the things I send now are through the mail and I always wonder...did it get lost in the mail? Did they get it? Did they like it? Perfect advice.
I am going to be one of your kids for the next few Wednesdays because I have a confession...I am horrible at sending thank you notes. I need a good manners intervention.
i love this idea!