superhero capes
While putting away holiday decorations, I reflected on the gifts we gave our girls this year, curious what the standouts were. It was not what I expected.
Charlotte loves strumming her new pink guitar; Amelia has enjoyed whizzing her new Batman car around the house; and Bea has been talking non-stop on her new toy phone. However, as much as they enjoyed all their gifts, I do believe that their Superhero capes have gotten the most use by far this holiday vacation.
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I must give you a bit of history on this gift.... My girls love to hear stories while we drive in the car and the most memorable ones to date have been when they are cast as the protagonists – "Super A," "Super B," and "Super C", better known as "The Superhero Sisters." They fight crime, mean boys and always save the day. They are full of charisma, self-esteem and kindness – everything I want for my own girls. Above all, The Superhero Sisters are loyal and always stick together.
After telling the tales one-too-many-times, I had the idea to have capes made for each of my girls in their favorite colors. I found a source on Etsy and, killing 12 birds with one stone, so to speak, did one stop shopping for all nieces, nephews and friends.
I love that the capes let my girls imagine and create their own stories. Let's hope I can come up with an equally brilliant gift next Christmas!
I would love to hear about any stellar gifts you gave or received this holiday season.
01.4.2010
Reader Comments (3)
These are AWESOME!
After all the carefully chosen toys we found for my two girls, the biggest favourites since Christmas have been two pairs of sparkly plastic mules their auntie gave them, which have become known as their 'clacky shoes' from the sound they make on our floors!
My girls took my wedding book and wedding proofs and put them into a beautiful new album because my original album had become destroyed over time. How fun to display my dated pictures on my coffee table along with my beautiful girl's albums. It was a most thoughtful gift.