I think teachers are very underappreciated in today's society. So when i saw this reddit gift exchange for teachers, I immediatly signed up for it. I told my dear santa about the theme, and how i wanted to surprise her. He's put all his elves to work to deliver a suitable package. And that he did!

I thought a random surprise like this would be a welcome gift for the missus in all aspects. Not only would the items themselves be a welcome sight to make the classroom more agreeable. But also the constant reminder of where they come from will cheer up her days. She was ofcourse very happy when she received the gifts from me (i scored quite a few points there), but when i told her how i got them, she was genuinely touched of how nice random strangers can be. I think seeing the items every day and knowing that she got them as a random act of kindness will make her days even more enjoayable than just cause of the butterflies themselves.

She already loved her job, but i'm sure she'll do it with even more passion now :) and that's what this excahnge is all about, isn't it? Encouraging teachers, motivating them. Letting them know those little kids, no matter their current state, can turn into people one day that do these beautifull things for other people.

So, thank you once again, dear santa. Not only for the material stuff (which is great too ofcourse!), but especially for the act of kindness. I think that thought will last long after the butterflies themselves are gone.

signed, a very gratefull kid!

PS: the current picture was taken by her phone. i'll upload a couple more of the butterlfies in action ;)