Gifts and gifts

My middle child turned twenty-three last Sunday. Her gift was the red-head shawl I knit this winter. Perfect for her.
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All the kiddos and significant others were at the birthday gathering. My son brought and introduced his new girlfriend, Nova. And, lo and behold -- as plates were whisked away and we began to settle into conversation - gift number two: Nova pulls out her needles and begins to knit!


What more could a Mom ask for?