I’m starting a new career. Starting this week, I’m going to be a mail carrier. My route will be my own house. You see, I’ve got this hairbrained idea to foster a bit of encouragement, kind words and thinking positive. It should also help my kids to keep their handwriting, spelling and general writing skills fresh. I am going to run a post office for my family.
This summer (and maybe longer depending on how it goes) each person in my family is going to have a “mailbox” for other people in the family to send notes of encouragement or pictures to. I’ve been trying to think of ways to foster all of these things just like we do with our stockings at Christmas. I’ve wished for it to be year round. I’m thinking this is gonna work because who in the world doesn’t love to get mail? Whether it’s e-mail or snail mail there’s always such joy at receiving mail!
All I did was purchase two of these 3-drawer organizers. Each person gets a drawer (The Driver and I have to share) as their mailbox. I originally was going to save cardboard boxes or buy some simple little baskets from the dollar store, but after much thought…I decided this was the best choice for our family. Anything can work. Be creative. In fact, letting your kids decorate their mailbox might be a fun idea too! Just find what you think will work for you and your family.
Off I go to fulfill my new role. I’ll let you know how it goes. I’m hoping it’s a success, but I promise to tell you if it’s a flop cause I’d hate to lead you astray!
my kids have “mailboxes” hanging on their doors. They love getting mail in them. We’ve only done it a couple of weeks, but they are still excited about it. I’ll have to encourage them to send each other mail too. So, far it’s just been me sending them mail, and Joelie gave Colby one the first day we made them. 🙂 I think it’s a fun idea.