The List

The Kid is seriously frustrating me. He will not give me a Christmas list! Last year he was clear and very sure about his list. It was short and sweet: a bike, moonsand, and walnuts. It doesn't get easier than that! (He was SO surprised when he got more that those three things!) So not wanting to encourage greediness or a desire to accumulate lots of stuff AND at the same time, desiring to teach him what Christmas is really all about,I am trying to very gently and sneakily (do you like that word?) find out what he wants. (He had to write a sentence with his spelling word "list" and so I have even tried to infiltate homework time - to no avail.)

I thought I had it all figured out. Finally, I'd get a peek at The List! We go to a fun family thing at the Ag Museum. One room is set up for writing letters to Santa. I offered to help...he didn't really need me, but I saw the letter. Are you ready for this?! "Dear Santa, How's it going? Have a nice day. Love, Austin" I said, "Why don't you tell Santa something you'd like for Christmas?" His reply: "We've got a secret."

Oh man! How will I ever find out?! If you can figure get it from him, let me know. Until then,I'll try to appreciate the fact that, for now, my child is so content hanging with us enjoying the fun stuff that comes with the season.