Happy Birthday Happiness

My two oldest girls are only 17 months apart in age which definitely has some challenges, but which also means that they spend much of the time being the best of friends.  We had all been at a store together recently when the younger of the two fell in love with a sweet little owl charm necklace that opened to reveal a tiny clock inside.  She spent much time when we returned home agonizing over whether she would give up other things she wanted to buy with some anticipated birthday money in order to purchase it.  Her 11th birthday was only a few days later, and my older daughter decided she wanted to use her own money to buy the necklace for her, even though it was pricier than what she would normally spend for a birthday.  When the big day arrived, we saved this surprise for last.  Younger daughter opened the gift, jumped up, and threw her arms around her sister, probably as touched by her thoughtfulness as she was by the gift.  Watching my two girlies sharing in the joy of giving and receiving brought a moment of Mom happiness into my day!