'Tis better to give than to receive...

Last time we were at Kroger Madeline gave the Salvation Army lady a dollar and the lady gave her a sucker. Today as we passed Madeline asked if she could put money in a new lady's bucket. I gave her a coin and she ran and dropped it in. She waited expectantly, and the lady didn't know what she wanted, so she gave her the bell so she could give it a ring. Madeline's eyes lit up and she ran (still carrying the bell)back to me, grinning. I think she was much more impressed with this gift! The Salvation Army lady chased her saying, "wait, I need that!" and Madeline reluctantly returned the bell. So, now unfortunately she thinks that you're supposed to get things from the bell ringers. I'll bet the Salvation Army lady is more careful about who she lends her bell to!