Random Acts of Kindness

In trying to teach Joshua and Kayla to think of others and to be appreciative for the things other people do for us we spent the last month giving goodies to those who help us. 

We took some baked goods to the fire station.  I left my phone in the car so I don't have any pictures and I am so bummed.  The firefighters were so appreciative.  The look on the face of the gentlemen who answered the door was of true thankfulness.  He even invited us in so the kids could check out the trucks.  Joshua sat in one and they turned on the lights for him.  He thought that was pretty neat!

Next we went to the police station.  Unfortunately I didn't realize that the lobby was closed on the weekends. I used the phone hanging near the entrance to reach on operator.  I told her we were there to deliver goodies to the police officers and she said she would send someone over.  We waited and waited and no one showed up.  There happened to be an officer there talking to a civilian.  We ended up leaving the goodies with the supporting family members to leave on a desk.  On our way home I got a call from an officer thanking us for our treats.  It didn't take him long to track us down :)  I thought that was so neat that he took the time to look us up and to call us. 

Waiting...

Perhaps the best part of delivering to the police

department was getting to watch the train this close. 

We heard the train whistle as we were walking out of the building

and we ran as fast as we could to go see it. 

We left a bag of M&M's with a note in the mailbox for the mailman. 

 

Is not the cutest little girl!?!?

I saved my favorite for last...the trash man. 

Whenever the kids are outside playing when they come pick up our trash they are always so friendly smiling and waving at them. 

Waiting for the truck!   Joshua was so excited that he extended
his arm out to give them their goodies before they were even at our house. 

 

 

 

The driver hopped right out and approached Joshua with a big

smile and then gave him a high five!

 

They were so thankful and even brought our trash can back up to the house for us.  Then as they drove away they honked the horn for the kids.  So fun! 

It's been a lot of fun talking to Joshua about all the important jobs these people have and how they help us.  He seems to really enjoy giving to others.  Now he will ask if we should give certain people treats.  He said we should give the worker trucks treats for all their work.  One day when I gave him a few chocolate chip he asked me who makes them.  I told him the people at the candy store and he said, "We should make them some treats."  I love that he is thinking of others!