An Unexpected Package Arrives!

Oh, oh, what fun! My husband just brought in this package from the post office. It's addressed to me from my daughter!!  How exciting. I must share the fun!

She's just returned from a business trip to Japan. No doubt she's found treasures. Okay, let's see what we find.... 

First, a bit of cat fur... No doubt Socks or Samson or Big Kitty or all three were inspecting the box beforehand to be sure it was adequate for the task. Thank you, grand-cats.

 

And now a delightful children's book! Very much in the style of Elsa Beskow. It's interesting how Madeline finds wonderful children's books (in English) on her travels. I shall enjoy this!

 

Now a fascinating trove of little wrapped packages is uncovered!
It's like an archaeological dig.

Here's the first little bag's contents--nifty stickers, and two nifty plastic "seals". At first I thought they were tiny pins, but I see now they are little craft embellishments I can attach to something for some extra flair and fun. Delightful!

And next...  a vintage kitty!!!  He shall be added to my collection, which I shall show you in a future post. Look at his pouting little face. Most charming!

What's next???  Let's see... I'm unwrapping....

 
Oh, yes--she told me about these. A package of special crayons for little children. This will make a treat for my granddaughter to enjoy when she visits. Benita has a nice aunt, does she not?

The final packet is a cunning little plastic bag with darling vintage deer printed all over it! As Madeline often tells me, Japan really rocks cuteness, and I can see she is right.

And look what's inside the bag! A fun little toadstool--I've no idea what it's for, but it's delightful. And a wonderful little vintage-looking plastic dog that's actually a scrub brush! Oh, what fun, what fun! I shall never growl at the task of scrubbing potatoes or carrots again.

 
Hasn't this been a kick? I'm giving my daughter three cheers: Hip, hip, hooray! Hip, hip, hooray! Hip, hip, hooray!  

And now I have officially used up my full allotment (and then some) of both exclamation marks and enthusiastic adjectives, so I'll close for now, get back to my sewing, and leave you to your day. I've got two chapters of Earth's Greatest Day to share with you later this afternoon, so do check back.

I hope your day is off to as great a start as mine is.