This afternoon after going out on a few holiday jaunts, the littles and I came home. They never made it in the house, as they saw their friends out playing in the neighborhood and took off to join them.
As it was growing darker, I walked down to my neighbor’s house to call the children home. I saw Cooter and two of his friends working on something inside of the garage.
And Cooter was carrying this.
Turns out the three boys decided to “build” Christmas gifts for each other. Two of them would create something for the third, and they all took turns until all three of them had a present. When I walked up Cooter and J were finishing up a football “helmet” for their buddy A. To some it might have looked like a box with holes cut out of it, but to those little guys, it looked like a helmet.
To me, it was beautiful.
And so much fun.
No electronics required.
I love imagination powered fun. And when giving to others is involved…..well, it just about doesn’t get any better than that.
Tonight I’m giving thanks for the blessing of living on this little street where the children come in when the streetlights come on and pack in as much fun and adventures before that happens as they can. I’m thankful for the blessing of the friendships between the neighbors and their families. Most of all, I’m thankful for the spirit of giving and cooperation I saw tonight.
Our future, y’all. I think we’re going to be all right.
Love to all.
I Might Need A Nap 
The best kind of gifts are made with love!