Wednesday, December 17, 2014

not to be outdone by 2008

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

checking it twice

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I've been sitting here for a good 10 minutes trying to think of a clever way to introduce my kids' Christmas lists. I don't think they made lists last year, we were much too focused on packing for Hawaii. It was last year when we first started dropping hints that Santa often went light for kids who had great travel plans. Don't ask me to explain, it's magic! The year before that, though, in 2008, my boy presented an epic list that made blog history.

Go ahead, take a little remember, I'll wait:

My boy's 2008 Christmas list

Priceless!

This year, we've once again been quietly promoting a less is more attitude. Christmas is different this year. They feel it, too. We'll also be away from home on the day itself, which presents the perfect opportunity to create new traditions that overshadow the logistical challenges facing poor Santa. Don't even start with me about Santa. I will hold my ground as long as there is breath in my body.

Despite the understanding that we're keeping it modest, I encouraged my kids to make their lists as usual, ignoring their attempts at conspiratorial winks and knowing glances. "Ask Santa for whatever you want," I insist, "just don't expect to get it."            

New traditions, perhaps... right alongside the legacy of awesomeness:



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3 comments:

  1. Bree at Clarity DefinedDecember 17, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    I'm not even sure what part is my favorite. Actually, it's probably the deodorant. :)

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  2. BethDecember 17, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    I'm a sucker for the new bedding without holes! And of course, PIE, I mean who doesn't want PIE?

    Love your kiddos, then, now and always.

    xoxo,
    beth

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  3. momDecember 18, 2014 at 4:45 AM

    Classics, like Beth, I loved the bedding without holes...those were the days.....xoxoo mom

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