Dear Santa...

On the eve of St. Nicholas' Day (December 5th), our children always write their Christmas letters. Each one is unique, and individually goofy. After they write them, they put out their shoes and put the letters into them. The next morning, the letters have been replaced with candy (usually gold wrapped chocolate coins).

This year, the kids wrote their letters. Jack wants Lego, a light Star Wars light sabre he can actually run and swing (so he can chase the neighbors), and new church pants (amongst other things---like a new Webkins, etc.)

Alyxandria wants "American Girl" stuff, although the actual doll isn't as crucial as it must be the size  of American Girl stuff. She'd like clothes for her dolls, most of all. She's at an age where her likes and dislikes are easily known. Why all children can't always be easy to buy for, I'll never know... but age almost-seven is really great.

Asa is interested in cars, trucks, and Lego. He is much like Max in this respect. Whatever the older brother plays with is what the younger brother likes. Therefore, top of Asa's list is Lego. He can pass on the light sabre.

Max didn't write a letter. He got banished to bed because he was so, so tired. He was perfectly happy with that. Now, if anyone knows what to buy a 2 year old who needs nothing and has all of his older siblings' toys?