Okay, so I wanted to write a thank you note to my sister-in-law. She recently helped us out big time by watching our kids while my husband and I went on a much-needed weekend getaway. I thought, instead of just a quick text, a real, handwritten note would be more meaningful. So, here’s how I did it.
First, I grabbed some nice stationery. I didn’t want anything too fancy, just something a little prettier than plain notebook paper. I found a simple floral design at the store the other day, and it seemed perfect.
Next, I thought about what I really wanted to say. I mean, “thanks for watching the kids” is okay, but it doesn’t really capture how grateful I am. So, I made a list of a few specific things she did that really helped us out.
My Rough List:
- Kids had a blast (they told me all about the games they played!)
- House was spotless when we got back (huge relief!)
- She made their favorite cookies!
- Generally, she gave us the gift of some alone time.
With my list in hand, I started writing. I kept it pretty casual, like I was talking to her. No need for super formal language. I started by directly thanking her for watching the kids.
Then, I used my list to add some specifics. I wrote about how much fun the kids had and how much we appreciated coming home to a clean house. I also mentioned the cookies, because, who doesn’t love cookies?
I ended the note by saying how much we appreciated her willingness to help and that we’d love to return the favor sometime. Just something to show we really value her.
Finally, I read it over a couple of times to make sure it sounded okay and didn’t have any typos. I signed it with love, and that was it! All done, and ready to send, I put it on my to-do list to give it to my sister-in-law the next time i meet her!
