Mailboxes

jude age 6:

Jude, hiding in closet as I walk in to put away laundry.  "Mom, I have to do something in my closet....( showing me a pen). .... This is only for writing notes, and if I accidentally write in the wall, I'll just wipe it up with a wet wipe."

I bought three mailboxes a year ago intending to paint them for each child, and set outside their room for little notes...didn't get to it, plus they couldn't read yet! But they were discovered in the basement, set out in hallway, and now are writing notes to each other. Jude gave me a hug for a note I gave Him and said "I will give you a hug for every note you give me!"