Give The Same Card Year After Year

By (Guest Post)

My mom did the same thing with a Father's Day card. Dad said it took 5 years before he realized it was the same card. They are both dead now and I have the card. We also chuckled about this because Mom was straight out of Scotland.

By

bonnierls

I have a different take on giving the same card year after year. My friend and I have been doing that for 45 years--since I bought it in 1962 and first sent it to her! The card reading said something about being thrifty and sending it back and forth for many years to come and that just what we've been doing. It's great to look over the signatures to see the family additions, changes and milestones over the years. My greatest fear is that when I get it back from her on my birthday, I'll misplace it and won't know where it is for her birthday. You know how forgetful old people are! LOL

I wonder if your dad caught on to the "card game" your mom played with him! Your story gave me a chuckle!

By Karen (Guest Post)

My husband and I have been giving the same card back-and-forth for years. He gives it to me and then for the next holiday/birthday/etc. I give it back to him.

By

MartyD

I'm sure he knew and appreciated the sentiment.

By jackie (Guest Post)

That is so sweet. What a thoughtful, loving mom she sounds like.