What we said:
Dear [Insert Name(s)],
Thank you so much for the [name of item received]. It is very beautiful/elegant/lovely/[appropriate positive adjective]. We will enjoy using it in [place where it is obviously used].
Sincerely,
Jonathan and Rachel Reddoch
What we would have said if we wanted to have fun with it:
Dear [Insert Name(s)],
Thank you so much for the towels. We will wrap them around our naked bodies nightly.
Sincerely,
The Reddochs
Dear [Name(s)],
Thank you so much for the [duplicate gift]. We returned it! We love the replacement cash.
Sincerely,
The Reddochs
*Disclaimer: We really are grateful for everything people got us, and all the thought they put into it. We appreciate that people care about us. However, after writing fifty notes, it's difficult not to let it get formulaic.
[funny response to blog].
ReplyDeleteI shoulda gotten you guys towels, dang it.
ReplyDeleteNo one should ever get them towels. Ever.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Josh. Our naked bodies should go uncovered.
ReplyDeleteI just want you to know that I only got you Tupperware so you can capture live spiders and slowly torture them. The end.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry, they are being put to good use!
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