I love my water bottle. I mean, I really love it.
- It holds 32 ounces of water
- It’s curved like an hour glass, so it’s easy to hold
- It’s narrow enough at the bottom so it fits comfortably in cup holders at the gym and most movie theaters (this is actually rare for a bottle that holds 32 ounces)
- The cover is pink!
- The cover is a screw top, which means that unless I don’t close it properly, it is leak-proof, so I can throw it in my bag without worry
In short, it is my perfect water bottle.
Now here’s the story: A few weeks ago I was at the movie theater. I left my treasured water bottle at the movie theater. I realized it when I was about halfway home. The movie theater is about a 30 minute walk from my house, and it’s also not a convenient mass transit ride. (I live on the east side, the theater is on the west- it’s basically a Manhattan nightmare). I was very bummed.
When my daughter got home she asked about my day. I told her my tale of woe. She sympathized. She knew what that water bottle meant to me. So she put her coat back on and made the trek to the theater and retrieved my water bottle for me.
My daughter did the hour round trip to get me my water bottle. She simply said, “I know you would do this for me. I know you have done this for me.” There are no words for how I felt.
Now, this is one of those moments that I am going to say it’s nurture. My daughter was nice to me because I have been an awesome Mom and raised her to be an amazing person. Don’t you dare tell me it’s nature…
So, is it silly to be enamored with a water bottle? Yes. Was it necessary for my daughter to spend an hour retrieving the water bottle? No. Do either of those things matter? Probably not. My daughter did something sweet for me that didn’t cost any money, and she did it without expecting anything in return. That’s pretty much the only gift I will ever need.
Wow, what a wonderful thing to do.
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You know where I live…she went to IFC for me…..only a New Yorker would understand why that’s a big deal….
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Totally. I hate crossing to the west side now that I’m on the east side too. 🙂
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Right? Especially going through the village….
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so… Friday… I’m thinking we meet around West 90th and Riverside Drive?
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😀😀😀lol!!! Thought you were going to say you know a nice coffee shop by the gw bridge…
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Ha! Maybe I’ll bake and invite you here… when it’s a bit warmer out so we can sit on the terrace. LOL
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Oh…like after Wednesday’s snow?!?
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yep!
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So what you’re saying is when my still rather young tween/teens are being self absorbed, continue with kindness and sooner or later, the penny will drop. Right? I’ll take it! I love this story.
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Thanks!! Every now and then…..
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That’s pretty much an awesome kid. Well played, daughter! And well done, you awesome mom, for raising that kind of kid😍
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I like that you agree with me that it’s nurture….😉
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What else could it possibly be?😁
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😀
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That is the sweetest thing I’ve heard in a long time. And of course it’s nurture! She said so herself. She was following your example.
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It was an amazing moment for me….I felt humbled…..
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She’s a sweet girl who did a awesome thing. She loves you and that’s a very special bond.
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Thank you!!
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That’s a wonderful Monday morning story. Your daughter is a wonderful testament to your parenting… I agree…nurture! Lol.
And by the way, I totally understand the bottle love!!! 😉
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Right? This is seriously best bottle ever, and I got it cheap at tj maxx!!
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I would agree that you were the best nurturing mother. At any rate you have a daughter to be proud of.
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Thank you! Makes up for the times she drives me crazy…😀
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Love in action.
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❤️
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Wonderful to hears stories like that! It definitely is nurture and you’ve done a great job. Congrats and kudos to your daughter! I believe she’ll be a great mom to her kids too (should she decide to have them). Way to get the chain going.
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We do our best and hope….all we can do…
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Whatever one sows, she reaps. Besides, a nice mother should give birth to a nice daughter. Of what do you expect?
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Thank you!😀❤️
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You’re awesomely welcome! Do enjoy your days.
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You as well!!!
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Thanks a million!
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She sounds like a wonderful girl, who has been raised right and will go places in this world and make her mark.
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One can hope!😀
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It’s the little moments like this that restore my faith in humanity and the next generation.
Hug your girl real hard for me!
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I will! Thank you!
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I can’t believe it .. how can one write such a catchy post with something as simple as a water bottle ..
And kudos to your daughter
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Thank you!! On both counts!
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What a sweet, thoughtful daughter!
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Thank you. I’m going to keep her….😀
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You have a great daughter! Take care of her!
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Thank you!!
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What a good, sweet child you have raised!
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That was huge! Any time your child makes you a priority is a major moment! Well done mom💕
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Thanks. It was a nice moment for me.
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I am sure you more than earned it😃
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😀❤️
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Some children like your daughter are so considerate and kind. But I’m afraid it’s not quid quo pro. I know mothers whose children are very devoted to them despite the fact that they were never around. And I know moms who have given everything to their children, and have gotten only heartbreak in return. I wish it was that easy, but it isn’t. Just be happy that your efforts have been rewarded with a considerate child.
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I’m still going with nurture…..I’ll blame nature when she does something bad….
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Reblogging this to my sister site Success Inspirers World
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That is special.
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What a wonderful daughter you’ve raised!!
I have a favorite Tupperware water bottle. It holds 32 oz and has a fantastic water-tight seal. It’s probably close to 20 years old and looks new. Several years back the top was missing and I was livid. My husband and daughter helped me search up and down for it and we found it in the garbage. I was so grateful that they knew how much it meant to me that they joined in on the search until we located it. 😊
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It’s amazing how little things like that mean so much to us. Those are the best gifts we can receive.
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We have to have our water and how sweet of your daughter! Love your water bottle to!
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Love in action.
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❤️😀
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What a wonderfully thoughtful thing for your daughter to do.
Pam
(www.Littleoldladyonline.wordpress.com)
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Thanks! She’s a pretty good kid
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I never thought I would be entertained by a story about a water bottle…touching
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Thanks
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