Well, there is big news! Wm, at nearly 7 years old, is finally out of toddler sized shoes! After an exhaustive search for well-made summer sandals, we finally got him some. And they were a size 13 - the first official "youth" size instead of a "Toddler Size 12." Wm was all, "I am finally in adult shoes!" and I had to tell him that he has finally just entered kid shoes - and that he has been in toddler shoes. He goes, "wait - aren't toddlers like 2 years old?" A sad realization for Captain Tinytoes.
Wm has been so intent on what he is getting for his birthday and all the stuff, Stuff, STUFF he is going to haul in that I wanted to do something to take his focus off of STUFF for himself. So I asked him if he wanted to donate half of any money he gets for his birthday (he usually get a small amount of money and mostly presents, so it won't be a huge amount) to charity. I was surprised that he immediately said, "YES!" and is really into it. Then, we spent some time on the internet looking up different charities and causes Wm may want to support. He has decided to give his birthday money to a charity that is working to end childhood hunger (ironic since Wm wastes more food than any human on the planet). I hope this makes him feel more grateful for what he has, realize that it is an obligation to give back when you have the means, and to know he really does lead a very charmed life - and not everyone does. Wm has a very kind little heart...and I want it to stay that way!
UPDATE...
Me: Do you want to go and volunteer with me at a place where we can actually help feed people who need food?
Wm: Ummmm...let's just give them money on the internet.
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