How to Write a Thank-You Note, by Drew, Age 7

Dear Netti,

Thanks for the presents.
Thanks most of all [for the] bag*.
My dad tried to still [steal] it.
He tried to still it for his run**. he tried to still it without asking!
Notty [Naughty] dad.
love Drew

I'd like to point out that he has learned the finer points of writing a thank-you note
AT AGE 7
namely:
timeliness;
proper salutation;
thanking the person for their gift(s);
highlighting a specific present;
mentioning a funny anecdote;
making it personal;
keeping it short and sweet with
a proper closing;
including his name.
Bonus points? It's hand-written and pretty legible.

Why do I make a big deal out this?

Mostly because I work in a fund-raising office and people with years, nay, decades of experience can't seem to get these basic points.

Which reminds me, I owe a few people thank you notes for lunches, favors, and for writing essays for this blog.

Stay tuned to tomorrow's entry to hear more from "notty" dad.

*similar to this
**Ragnar Relay