I had something silly and a bit snarky to talk about today, but then I had to take all the ornaments off the tree so we could start over with the lights. I finally understand how lights make people insane. We have this ornament that is a long tube, about the length of a half piece of paper, and it says “Letters To Santa” on it. We write our lists to Santa the week before Christmas, roll them up and stick them in that tube, and shortly after Santa swings by in the middle of the night and grabs them. It’s awesome. I took that ornament off the tree tonight and peeked inside, and there was something in it already.
I took the paper out, unfolded it, and saw this:
Behind that was another sheet of paper:
That says, “Dear Santa I have been verry good and I hope I have a verry good Christmas. Love, 2of3
PS: Do kids right to you?”
My 8 year old, my child who cannot go more than 45 seconds without asking for gum or milk or a back scratch, wrote his own letter to Santa and asked for NOTHING. He asked for a good Christmas. Not Hot Wheels, not skateboards, not video games, just a good Christmas. And then he gave Santa a gift.
This is me, speechless. And very much so in love.
Tagged with: 2of3
Redneck Mommy
Tuesday, 16 December, 2008 at 17:36Hands down you are a better parent than I am.
Will you adopt me please?
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super mama
Tuesday, 16 December, 2008 at 18:03From one gift to gab lady to another, I am speechless as well! You have great kids!
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mn
Tuesday, 16 December, 2008 at 18:52sweet story that just reflects how amazing can be, how innocent. good for him.
(and i really like this tradition of yours about the list in the ornament. kinda cool.)
Sydni
Tuesday, 16 December, 2008 at 19:22The drawing of himself is fabulous. The other drawing is either incredibly avant garde or deeply disturbing. Is it a two-headed anteater? Plans for a new Frank Gehry building? Maybe it’s a self-portrait? Or a drawing of some fabulous toy that one of the kids is hoping for. I feel like it’s a two-headed anteater, but I’m hoping it’s a toy…Good luck deciphering that, Santa!
It is a very sweet letter too.
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katie ~ motherbumper
Tuesday, 16 December, 2008 at 19:43That letter actually made my heart explode from the coolness of 2of3
1sttimedad
Tuesday, 16 December, 2008 at 19:51OK, that’s awesome and all, but how the hell is Santa gonna know what he wants? I think he missed the whole letter-point …
Because no matter what the song says, there’s no way the Big Guy can know what every kid in the world wants. It’s just in-possible!
(and I think it’s hilarious he calls himself 2 of 3 even – ha ha)
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Courtney
Tuesday, 16 December, 2008 at 20:24That’s so fantastic. What a great kid you’ve raised!
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Tara R.
Tuesday, 16 December, 2008 at 20:27That should definitely put him on the ‘Good Boy’ list. What a sweetheart!
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raino
Tuesday, 16 December, 2008 at 20:53that’s a keeper till he’s around 20 then bring it out and show him. classic!
April
Tuesday, 16 December, 2008 at 21:36Beautiful!
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Kelley
Tuesday, 16 December, 2008 at 21:45Awwwwwwwww. So much like Too. She used to give Santa cash. Stolen from the change jar but cash nonetheless.
Lucky you for not having a child threaten to set himself alight if he doesn’t get what he wants…
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LaskiGal
Tuesday, 16 December, 2008 at 23:52Hmmm . . . you know, that’s a nurture kinda thing.
That’s one heck of a kid you got there, mama.
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tiff
Tuesday, 16 December, 2008 at 23:55Awwwww.
Little sweetie.
You know, I believe in arranged marriages… your eight year old and my um ten year old?
Or your eight year old and the three year old.
It could work.
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Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy
Wednesday, 17 December, 2008 at 1:50Very cute. I think I need to send mine to live with you for awhile.
flickrlovr
Wednesday, 17 December, 2008 at 2:57How adorable is he?!?! Those boys of yours melt my heart. I’m sure they’re even more adorable in person. Jeez. What a sweetheart!
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b
Wednesday, 17 December, 2008 at 12:00this whole not asking thing needs to spread like the plague.
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Gnilleps
Wednesday, 17 December, 2008 at 12:21Meh, he’s just not done with the list… Kinko’s is binding it as we speak. ^_-
Aimee Greeblemonkey
Wednesday, 17 December, 2008 at 14:54awwww. so sweet.
Marie
Thursday, 18 December, 2008 at 11:45What an awesome idea! (Must make tube ornament!) And what an awesome kid!
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Chris
Thursday, 18 December, 2008 at 15:40That? Is awesome. Very cute.
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Jaina
Thursday, 18 December, 2008 at 17:26Awww, that is too sweet! Definitely keep that tucked away somewhere to show his future wife. ;)
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