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WWYD? Or think? Gifts from strangers

Temp291607687502511Temp291607687502511 member
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Hi ladies,

I just wanted to ask your opinion on something.  Today, I was buckling my son into his car seat at the post office when a woman walked by, handed me a board book and said "for your baby," and kept going.  The whole thing was just weird to me, like she didn't even give me a chance to say thank you or give me an explanation of why she was giving him a book.  Does that make sense?  I don't want to be so suspicious or anything, but it seems so weird to me.

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  • LiebeMamaLiebeMama member
    Weird and cool at the same time. I think I would have shouted as she walked away and said "Thank you!!!" 
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  • CaliJennyCaliJenny

    Weird.  Maybe she had it in her car from a family member and was facing throwing it out and figured she'd give it to the next age appropriate kid she saw.  I say cool, keep it as long as it looks in good shape. 

    At least she handed it to you instead of your son. 

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  • kiwi443kiwi443 member

    Cool that she gave it, but odd that there was no explanation.

    DS received a little handmade car from an older gentleman who makes them as a hobby. We were just hanging out in the dr's waiting room and he came over and asked if the baby would like a toy. 

    It's one of J's favorite "diaper bag" toys and every time I look at it I'm reminded of the kindness of strangers.

    J - 9/6/09 L and A - 1/17/12
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  • desmerelda317desmerelda317
    Cool for something like a board book or toy.  The method of delivery was certainly strange, but I'd be grateful for the gift.  If it had been something like a piece of candy, that would have gone in the trash immediately!
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  • hersheykisshersheykiss

    That is cool and weird too, I agree.

    When I was 9 months pregnant this woman in Target walked up to me and handed me a $10 gift card and said, "Use it for the baby." and walked away.

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  • kscarlett5683kscarlett5683

    I think that was very cool. Random acts of kindness restore my faith in humanity.

    I will say I think its also very sad when it's questioned...don't get me wrong, I'm not blaming you or anyone else, because I would think twice two! I just think it's sad that we do...or we feel we have to.

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  • Temp291607687502511Temp291607687502511 member

    I agree that it was very cool, it's a nice little Curious George book and my DS loves books too.  And I did call after her and say "thank you" twice, she looked back at me once, but didn't smile or anything.  I also love random acts of kindness, especially given that I mostly receive random acts of rudeness (lol).  And I do feel bad to question it too, but it was so odd that there was no "I had this in my car" or even "asking if the baby would like a book, you know?  Oh well.  :o)

    Thanks

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