This Tickles Me

Max and I had a surprise visitor today. My Aunt Beth! 

Let me give you a bit of background on my Aunt before I go much further. Beth has always been the fun Aunt. She has this contagious laugh, great sense of humor, and, when it comes to her nieces and nephews, she has the philosophy of  "kids will be kids." [I will have to check with her daughter and son to see if she has the same philosophy at home.] And my personal experience with Beth? She is understanding. A great listener. Always honest. And quick to forgive. 

The reason for her visit today was so that she could give Max a Christmas present. Before we ripped through the wrapping paper, Beth explained that she purchased this gift two years ago.It was The. Hot. Item. of the year [and still is I might add]. Two years ago, I mentioned I wanted one [not for me of course, but for my first baby!] So, she has been storing it on a shelf in her basement ever since. It is what I would call a Faith Gift. She, in faith, purchased the gift, believing that someday she would have a little person to give it to! 

And what was this surprise gift? None other than Tickle Me Elmo. He moves, he shakes, he laughs when you tickle him. And Max was in Elmo heaven this afternoon. 

Thanks Aunt Beth for the awesome gift. What a treasure!