Happy Birthday Miss Grandstaff

Conner called me at work with much delight.  "Mom, it is Miss Grandstaff's birthday.  Me and my friend Joseph would like to do something very special for her tomorrow.  Could you take me to the store tonight?"

Later that night Conner and I went shopping.  Now shopping for Conner is a BIG deal.  He is his least favorite way to spend his time.  I knew this must be a pretty important event for him if he wanted to go shopping.  We purchased some sour patch kids and a beautiful pink plant/flower thing.  He was a good sport too and did a little grocery shopping with me.  It was a very pleasant evening.

Conner very kindly asked Niel to take him and his friend to school at 7:30 in the morning.  This was just the time Miss Grandstaff would be coming into the school to start her day.  Conner and Joseph were so excited to surprised her.... and that they did.  She was overjoyed to see them early in the morning.  She was beaming with happiness as they gave her their gifts and wished her a Happy Birthday.  Both Conner and Joseph were beaming too.  They were both giddy with delight as Niel took them back home.  Conner commented on the fact that we was so happy he went shopping and got up so early to make someone's day so special.

I was so proud of him for taking the extra time to do something he wouldn't normally do for his teacher.  It reminded me to do those little extra things.  What a great example!