This past weekend I was at the mall to buy a birthday present for my
4-year-old nephew. I was headed to Border's, where we've purchased
books for Finn since he was born. I love to read, my kids love to be
read to, and so we buy books we like for our young relations.
But
as I was walking toward Border's, I passed the Disney store. And I
realized, I have no idea if Finn actually likes books. But I do know he
loves all things Disney. So, even though I refrain from shopping there
for my own kids, I walked into the Disney store and bought Finn a Buzz
Lightyear bathing suit, sun shirt, flip-flops, and towel. And I'm sure
he loved it.
So I started thinking about all the gifts I've given
in the past. Did I give gifts that I thought the recipient would like?
Or did I give gifts that I liked?
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