Love means never having to say you're sorry. According to Ali MacGraw in "Love Story" anyway. I completely disagree. So hubby, sorry for being such a horrid dishwasher loader and for eating the last of your chocolate covered almonds.
Another thing you shouldn't neglect to say is, "thank you." For example, when somebody sends you money so you can go out on the town in Vegas for your birthday and you forget to thank them....not cool. I am currently hanging my head and attempting to make ammends. THANK YOU Bonnie. I had a blast by the way and *may* have danced on a table...in your honour of course.
Outside of that monumental lapse in gratitude, I'm generally pretty good at thanking people for their generosity. We all get busy, but that's not a good excuse for not showing your appreciation.
I make easy thank you cards in Microsoft Publisher. You can too. There are also lots of templates in Word and similar word processing programs. Use pictures of your kids with their gifts (remember to take shots while the kids are opening presents or have them pose after) and customize each card accordingly. This is how we do our Christmas gift thank yous.
These are simple to make and print at home. Put them in an envelope (you can get them cheap at card stores this time of year. I bought a giant stack in all colours and sizes for a dollar!) and send them by snail mail.
Or, make a "thanks for hosting" card in a photoshop program, save as a jpeg and email it - quick and easy. Remember to take a picture of you with your host at the party to use in your card. Like this
THANK YOU in advance for the comments you're going to leave me about my fabulous dance pose in the card above. ;)
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