Secret Sister

I’m involved in a few “mommy groups”, but have one that tops the others. The women in this group are truly amazing.  They are so caring and just plain fun.  There are many activities for all ages.

Once a year they do a “Secret Sister” exchange (like Secret Santa).  It runs for five weeks. You send your SS weekly emails, e-cards or whatever and buy something for your SS once a week as well (you can mail it to them, sneak it on to their front porch, have someone else give it to them, etc…). On the 5th week, there will be a big party where we’ll have our “Secret Sister Reveal”.  This is where you present your SS with their last and final gift and in return, they give you a thank you gift for all you’ve done for them (so you get 6 gifts in all!).  It’s so much fun!

A couple of weeks ago, there was a sign up for the SS.  Then everyone filled out a questionnaire to help your SS come up with creative ideas to get you.  The questionnaire in and of itself was fun for me to fill out.

This week was the first of the five weeks.  I have yet to get my SS something, but have all week to deliver it (hoping not to wait until the last minute).

Today, my SS surprised me in a fun way.  Jason left for work this morning, then called right away to say there was a box on the front porch.  I immediately grabbed the key to the front door to check outside and this is what I saw…

How cool is that?  What a fun thing to open your door to (such a surprise)!  I loved the sign and that the box was placed front and center. I only wish Brody had been up to open the front door with me.  He would have probably said, “Woah”.

My SS must know me well (or follows my questionnaire well).  I am in love with office supplies of all kinds.  My heart skips a beat when I even think about Post-It notes.  LOL!  My SS was so creative with what she chose. She made sure to get all pens and pencils in fine point, she got me some great office storage things too (already imaging where these are going to go as I left it all downstairs on the island for Jason to see when he gets home).  She even included stickers (something Brody LOVES), play-doh (which he’s just starting to get into as of last week), some fun things to make crafts with, and a DVD of Laurie Berkner (Brody’s favorite right now).  There are gorgeous (very expensive looking) notecards, tons of craft supplies and the list goes on.  She went overboard and it’s only week 1.

Brody LOVED the big box that it came in.  He put his toys inside and carried it around for a while, then got inside the box and had fun with it (dancing, turning around and jumping).  He then found the container of pens and played with that forever!  Next he combined his two loves (container of pens and toys in the box and carried it around).  LOL! Hours of entertainment (it’s a gift within a gift).

My SS went all out this first week.  There’s no way to top this (she set the bar VERY high).  Thanks Secret Sister!