Mrs Tiggywinkle Again Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 (edited) Deleted. thank you! Edited April 25 by Mrs Tiggywinkle Again Update 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Perhaps some art or craft supplies? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tiggywinkle Again Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 I forgot to mention I am not checking a bag so it would either need to go in my carry on or be purchased there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Simple, consumable gifts. My kids love wooden objects to paint with acrylic craft paint. Or markers and those nice thick coil-bound sketchbooks from Target's store brand. A few beloved read-aloud books. Bubbles and sidewalk chalk. Jump ropes if they're older. Scooters. Maybe a balance board or other fun physical toys. Your favorite kid board games. Small loveys or stuffed animals. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 I think it would depend on their current age range. If I was in your shoes, I'd probably bring a small gift that connected me to them - a book I enjoyed at their age, an age-appropriate version of a craft I do, a kit to make friendship bracelets with each other, a game we could play together. I want to try to build a deeper connection into the gift so they felt more like they knew me. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 My girls have all loved craft kits at those ages. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyMom5 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Nice classic book, art supplies like nice paints and paper. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tiggywinkle Again Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 I’m probably overthinking this but I am very nervous lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 34 minutes ago, Mrs Tiggywinkle Again said: I’m probably overthinking this but I am very nervous lol. I've been in similar situations--I think overthinking and nervousness are a normal response. I really hope it goes well for you. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 I'm not going to make any suggestions for what to bring, but you can always choose something from Amazon and have it delivered while you're there, as opposed to carrying it on, in case you decide on something a bit larger. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 A book with a note from you written inside? Recipes that you fix for your family? (Maybe not your moms recipes, but something handwritten of yours) pretty stationary and address books for sending letters back and forth? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballmom Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 What about a journal or sketchbook? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Stuffed animals, or animal puppets? Hope the visit goes really well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 This is a really nice post, thank you for sharing it and I hope it all goes peacefully. You are such a loving and accepting sister! Agree with art supplies, love the stationary idea so they can write to you. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CT Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 I like the idea of classic books that *you* loved as a child - you can tell them so, and after you've left they'll have something to remind them of your visit and help them understand you/connect to you a little bit more. And maybe a game you enjoy as @wathe suggested, and/or some nice quality art supplies too, in the event they're not big readers. You're a good sister, and it's totally understandable to be nervous and overthinking, and I hope it goes well. Holding you both in the light. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 There is a somewhat unusual book about weaving called 'Kids Weaving' by Sarah Swett that is nice for that age, and not entirely girly. I think that that and maybe some of the materials for the first few projects would give you something fun to do with them and to remember you by. Also, that's a great age for a flower press. There are some good, funny, older read alouds that they would enjoy hearing now and probably enjoy reading to themselves later on--"Half Magic", "Ben and Me", and "The 21 Balloons". "From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" might be another good one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy the Valiant Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Something from your geographic region of the country, that the girls would associate with you? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tiggywinkle Again Posted April 14 Author Share Posted April 14 We are only having dinner, so not really time to do anything with my nieces, but I am deeply hopeful that I can come back eventually to spend more time with them. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 I do love the idea of "this was my favorite book at your age." But since my most beloved books were generally not hits with my younger sibs or my kids, I would also bring something crafty or artsy, since they can express their own personalities with such items. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tiggywinkle Again Posted April 14 Author Share Posted April 14 Thank you!! I texted some with my sister today and she loves the craft ideas. I actually think I may be able to clear an afternoon and spend more time than I originally thought with her and my nieces. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto3innc Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 If you can have an afternoon, I think going to one of those paint your own pottery places would be really fun and you wouldn’t have to pack anything. My daughter loved those at that age as a special treat. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mrs Tiggywinkle Again Posted April 24 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 24 Before I delete the OP…. we had a wonderful evening. It was amazing and my nieces are lovely lovely girls that I adore. My sister mentioned that they’ve been googling me and reading my published work even during the years we didn’t speak and the girls thought it was awesome that I’ve written published articles and wanted to show me the stories they’ve written. So based on that I brought nice journals and gel pens for each girl and promised them if they wrote more stories in the journals we’d read them together when I come back. I plan to fly back in the fall. It was beyond healing and exactly what my heart needed. 54 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 I'm so glad it was a great time together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 I'm happy it worked out so well!! The journals were a lovely idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Wonderful update! I am so happy for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Wonderful!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 So happy for you! ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Thank you for this update, it's just great. I love the connections with the girls knowing about your writing, the gifts you gave, and the promise to go back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 What an amazing update! ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 I'm so glad you had such a lovely visit ☺️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyMom5 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Awe! Glad it was a great trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 That’s wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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