I work for a school that has a particularly generous family community. Every year that I teach, I am astounded by the number of gifts that I receive in December and again in June. Over the years, gift cards have become the item I receive the most. I don't remember whether I gave gifts to the teachers when my own children were in school. I don't think I had the financial resources to do so, and I hope those teachers didn't feel they were any less worthy of acknowledgement of the time, energy and love I know was expended to help my kids be the best they could be. This year, I was gifted with so many Amazon cards that I bought my husband a Fit Bit for Father's Day. Some of the families might have preferred that I spent the money on myself. I will; I have enough for the Fit Bit AND for a new pair of Danskos, which are the only brand that don't make my feet or back hurt when I am standing in the classroom all day. Giving my husband the Fit Bit is also a gift for me. He desperately needs to get his weight down, and this particular method of incentive works for him. Getting to a healthy size will take him several years, but if he is successful, it will be life-changing for both of us in many ways.
I have, in the past, used some of the gift card money to make classroom purchases. I always wonder if that was the intent with which it was given. Regardless, this year I am grateful beyond words.
I have, in the past, used some of the gift card money to make classroom purchases. I always wonder if that was the intent with which it was given. Regardless, this year I am grateful beyond words.