I was thrilled to see her joy, but was a little concerned. I had just finished, that day, with Christmas shopping. So I asked what it was and she said, "Monopoly!"
She's been playing at school and loving it, and we don't have it at home. I smiled. A smile filled with relief (I think Santa can definitely manage that gift...wink, wink) and warmth at the fact that out of everything she could have asked for, she wants a simple board game. I counted my blessings that she hasn't been overwhelmed by consumerism yet. And as for the other gifts under the tree? They will be a sweet bonus to her! And she will love them and we are excited for her to open them. Making the whole gift-giving that much sweeter, I think. And well, it also made me realize that when I get frustrated sometimes with her ummm.... stubborness, that she is a pretty wonderful girl, and I am blessed.
So, home she went, to write her letter to Santa:
And off I went, for that one last present...
And as a side note... I had to take this picture of her and her outfit... She is my little bohemian, ecletic child who must dress herself and often comes up with some interesting creations. This one was mild, but a favorite. She wore boots, too but they aren't in the picture. (And I made the skirt out of some old curtains!!)
4 comments:
Zoey has so much spunk! I love it. The skirt is adorable. I bought Anna one like it from Childrens Place. You are so creative. I don't know where you come up with all of your ideas but everything turns out so well.
jill, i am so impressed with your mad sewing skills. i'm inspired. i'm thinking that's what i should do for my brithday--get a sewing machine.
you guys are so sweet:) thanks
you guys are so sweet:) thanks
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