A little over a week ago the weather crisped up and I was forced to take inventory of Zhiana's cool weather clothes. In doing so I also went about the business of packing up her summer clothes. And as I do every year, I was a little bit sad about packing away virtually brand new clothing just because the temperature changed. I mean, I do borrow out Zhaina's used clothing to my cousin's daughter who is a year behind Zhiana, and my best friend's daughter who is two years behind Zhaina, but who could use her clothes right now?! So that night as I layed in bed trying to fall asleep I got to thinking, then it came to me. My dear friend's daughter reciently moved to Florida, it's hot there! And she is just Zhaina's size. Big for her age ;)
Two days later a box full of summer dresses, tanks, and shorts was on it's way south. I explained to Zhaina that we were sending her summer clothes to her "pen pal" who lives in Florida where it is warm like in Greece. She thought it was a good idea. A few days's later we recieved a picture of her new pen pal wearing one of Zhaina's favorite summer dresses. The box had arrived safely! She started to understand a little bit more saying, "it's too cold to wear my dress in Minnesota today. But not in Greece." And of course I corrected her, saying, "and not in Florida."
And a few days later a box appeared in our mailbox, filled with long sleeves and jeans just Zhaina girl's size. This was a better idea then I even thought! a cross continental childrens' clothing swap! Genius! And after ooo-ing and ahh-ing at all her new clothes, Zhaina agreed with me, saying, "that was fun, MaMa. I sent her my clothes and she sent me hers. I like penpals."
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wow cool))
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