Random Acts of Kindness

Last night, I was laying in the bed and this idea popped into my mind. Don't ask me why? I was so tired and I really didn't have a lot on my mind. I had just closed my eyes and pop! there was the idea. So here it is. We write each family members name on a piece of paper. Each person draws out one name, making sure they don't get their own. They keep that name a secret. Now their job is to do little acts of kindness for that person thoughout the week, trying to keep it a secret. Doing a chore for them, dropping a kind note (in a different handwriting of course), picking flowers, making something for them, etc. So I shared the idea with the family and we decided to give it a try. Caroline is seven and we said many times, "You have to keep it a secret." She draws a name. She says, "Oh No!" Then later when we are trying to give the girls ideas she says, "Let's just say I have Abby......" Hee..Hee! Let's say we all have a good guess at who she has! On Friday, we will let everyone know who we had and draw new names. I think this would work great for large families. It would be harder to guess who has your name.

Anyway....I was thinking maybe this would be great to start at home and then spread to outside the family. Are there any fun ideas that you do at home to bring your family together? How about in your community?