West Seattle weekend scene: Birthday giving, not getting

It’s not every day you see a six-year-old get excited about diapers; by that age, they’re a distant memory. But they were atop the wishlist for Grayson‘s sixth birthday party today at Southgate Roller Rink – he wanted to collect diapers for WestSide Baby instead of gifts for himself. His mom Meredith says they collected about 30 packages!

(You can help WestSide Baby any time – here are all the regular ways, and then there’s also one big, fun way coming up next month, their annual tea, moved to a bigger location this year so there’s room for more to be part of it; here’s our preview from last week.)

10 Replies to "West Seattle weekend scene: Birthday giving, not getting"

  • GenHillOne January 9, 2012 (6:55 am)

    Right on, Grayson, way to go!

  • Dina January 9, 2012 (6:59 am)

    That beautiful little boy Grayson has surely learned his kind, unselfish values at home. What a lovely antidote to the greediness some children learn listening to unending TV ads for kids’ toys and visits to massive advert-land “Toys R Us”.

  • miws January 9, 2012 (8:19 am)

    Good job, Grayson!

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    Mike

  • Erik Walum January 9, 2012 (8:23 am)

    Grayson is the coolest! Meredith comes in a close second. Way to go Grayson!

  • Alki Girl January 9, 2012 (5:10 pm)

    Great story – thanks for sharing. What a great idea!

  • add January 9, 2012 (5:16 pm)

    Awesome! Thank you, Grayson!

  • Brontosaurus January 10, 2012 (12:49 am)

    Awesome idea Grayson!

    Happy 6th Birthday!

    Brontosaurus and Roman :-)

  • Sonoma January 10, 2012 (1:55 am)

    Grayson, you’re a great son! Happy birthday, and have a great year.

  • Donna Ryan January 10, 2012 (8:59 am)

    Happy Birthday Grayson – you ROCK!!!

  • Irukandji January 10, 2012 (9:31 am)

    Nurturing his inner social worker : )

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