I love how grateful Bob is! At Christmas and her birthday she really appreciates every gift that she receives. She gives the perfect reaction which makes the people that have given her the present feel wonderful!
She spends hours opening presents and wants to play with each one right away. I love that she does this as I have seen other children tear off the wrapping paper, toss the present to one side and move on to the next one. I have also seen children be disappointed at what they have received. Of course Bob doesn’t think that every single gift is amazing but she reacts like she does which I think is a really wonderful quality!
Not many people possess this quality and many grown ups struggle to hide their disappointment. Slotfruit have designed an infographic entitled ‘The 5 Stages Of Not Getting What You Want For Christmas’ and it made me chuckle.
It reminded me of one Christmas before Bob was born. My husband really wanted a bike for Christmas. He mentioned it in passing, dropped hints and even resorted to miming riding a bicycle down the high street. I told him I was really sorry but there was no way we could afford one. He accepted this with a heavy heart.
His Dad and I went to fetch him a bike one day when he was at work and we hid it at his Mum and Dad’s house as that is where we were spending Christmas morning. When the big day came we had a lovely morning opening presents. When everything had been unwrapped Michael didn’t seem too disappointed.
A little while later his younger brother rode into the room on a bike. Michael started to frown. He asked if Jon had got a bike for Christmas. He then realised that we were all smiling at him and the penny dropped. He was over the moon!
Unfortunately not everyone will get what they want for Christmas. If this happens to you hopefully you can find some comfort in this infographic. 🙂
Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post.
aww I love her little face opening that barbie scooter, looks so excited
Aw Boo is so lovely to be grateful for every gift that she gets. Haha these 5 stages are so true we have all been there!
I have a massive stash to ebay after Christmas, I reckon people who have been disappointed will be buying.
Lovely photos of Boo, I love the delight on her face.
Aw bless her, thats so sweet. Love her little face when she was opening the gifts!! xxx
Oh her face is an absolute picture especially in that last photo!
Oh bless her, I just love the expression on her little face, it’s not much fun getting a present you don’t really want xx
Awwh, that’s so lovely that she is so greatful for everything. I wish more kids were like that.
That infographic is so true too.
She looks delighted to receive every present. You have brought her up well.
You little girl is so pretty! She looks so happy with her gifts. I can’t wait to when my son is old enough to get excited about Christmas.
when we were younger we got so many presents that we just ripped off the paper without even looking at the gift or we wouldn’t have ever opened them all. I made a point of not doing this with my children, they get a few nice gifts that I know they will appreciate and use and I think it’s lovely your daughter has such an appreciation at such a young age.
That is gorgeous! You have raised a very appreciative little girl there. It’s lovely to hear x
She must really love that backpack, but who blames her? I have been pretty lucky with the presents I was given and I liked most of them. It’s the thought that counts.
haha, I love this infographic…so much fun!