My mom and g'ma just left after spending a fun-filled 2 days with us. It was good to be out of routine for a bit, eat different foods, do special stuff, and sometimes just hang out. Nana went with us to Awana this week and I loved that.
But I noticed something. And they were little things. But still.
I overlooked a lot of things that I wish I hadn't.
Like making coffee for Gram.
And checking the toilet paper status before they arrived.
I wish I had made something chocolate.
And had more snack foods in the house.
I learned some things about their likes and dislikes while they were here too. Like Nana doesn't like pepper on her food. And Gram doesn't like bean burritos.
I think I'm going to make myself a little hospitality notebook listing as many likes/dislikes of my guests as I know.
And making checklists of things that I would've liked to remember this time but didn't.
If you've been here long, you'll know that hospitality doesn't come naturally to me. But it's important to me so I keep practicing. I want my guests to feel special and like I have thought ahead and prepared. That I'm happy they are here and want them to come back.
I wonder who's coming next??? Wanna swing by my house so I can practice on YOU?
4 comments:
Your very hospitable, because we always feel at home at your house. It's nice to try different things. I really liked Awana and spending time with you. I love you.
Wish I could!!
While I'm sure your visitors will appreciate you keeping track of their likes and dislikes, I don't think hospitality is so much about making everyone's favorite foods...it's more about making people feel at home. And I always felt at home when I went to your house--always felt like you wanted me there and were glad I came. That's the most important thing and you do that so well! I would love to come and have you practice on me. :)
wonderful ideas. Wish i could come next! ;)
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