The Importance of the Thank You Note

Box five of Thank You cards

Wes and I have had a crazy year. We celebrated our first wedding anniversary, had a baby, and the list goes on. We are lucky enough to have family and friends that are happy for us , supportive and generous. And for that I am eternally grateful. To just say "thanks" to our family and friends isn't enough; so I choose to send thank you cards.

I don't know if people my age send personalized thank you cards very often. The key here is personalized. I like to let people know that I recognize the specific gift and act of kindness they've given us. Receiving baby clothes, money, cards with well wishes as made all the difference during the changes in our lives, and I think it's important to let people know how they've effected us.

If the troubles the Post Office is facing are any indication, people are not sending hand written correspondence as often. I don't know why, but compared to an email there is something special about a handwritten note. It feels like someone took time out of their day to think of you.

I'm kind of obsessed with thank you notes after sending them after three (!) baby showers, a wedding anniversary, birthdays and Christmas (I mean it when I say we've been very spoiled this year). If you're feeling a bit disconnected, send someone a thank you note; I promise the benefits are endless:)