The secret is...Sentimental Kid Gifts

Part of my New Year's resolution was to save money. The problem is that I LOVE buying gifts for people, especially family. After Christmas, our bank account is having to go through a bit of recovery but I am determined to build up savings once more in 2013!

Today is my dad's 51st birthday! As I was discussing with Ernie what we should get him as a gift, I had a bit of an epiphany: Malachi can give family gifts this year! A thoughtful arts & craft or a cute picture of this little one is sure to do the trick every time! It will help us save money and will be a thoughtful keepsake for our family members :)

Here is the poem Grandpa will be getting for his birthday:

My Grandpa

My Grandpa has funny hair that rests on top his lip

My Grandpa lies down on the floor and let’s me crawl over his hip

My Grandpa has cool glasses that I like to pull off his face

When I’m over at Grandpa’s house, I’m in a happy place.

Grandpa sits me on his lap. We watch football on TV

I’m really glad I have my Grandpa to explain the game to me.

Grandpa gives me special treats and always makes me giggle

He likes to bounce me on his knees and wiggle wiggle wiggle!

My Grandpa’s head has no hair. It’s shiny and it’s bald.

My Grandpa walks me around the house, tells me what each thing is called

My Grandpa teaches me 1,2,3 and even 4 and 5

My Grandpa’s hands are always there when I’m about to take a dive

My Grandpa reads his Bible and likes to barbeque

I am so happy to have a Grandpa just like you!

Happy Birthday Dad!