You know what?
I am very good at wrapping presents. Really I am. It’s rather shocking apparently. Most see me as “more of a bag person.” Nope, if I can find a box it shall be wrapped and very beautifully at that.
I love that about gifts- the fact that they are wrapped. You can accept it knowing that whether or not they spent tons of money, time, and effort on it or very little at all, they still wrapped it. Looking for the perfect brightly colored paper they had you in mind. As each corner was tightly pulled, they thought of you. As the ribbon was neatly placed over their careful wrapping, they smiled knowing those curly silver strands would make your little eyes light up. When they admire their handiwork they think about your happy anticipation of what may be inside the wonderfully wrapped package. The whole 10 minute process is done with much love and care, knowing that very soon you will rip it all up.
Why? Isn’t the part you remember the actual gift itself? Or at least that’s what you thank them for. It’s certainly not necessary to wrap a gift, because they are already doing more than what is required by giving you a gift. It’s really a waste of time, because in more cases than not- the one who wrapped the gift ends up cleaning the mess you made on the floor with all the paper as you cheerfully run off to occupy your time with something else.
I have come to appreciate this small, seemingly insignificant act. I genuinely enjoy the little things in life.
Merry Christmas
