“Mom, do you have a Christmas thank you note I could use? My teacher gave me a present.”
His first words to me as he gets off the bus.
This kid. THIS KID. He is something else. I don’t know where I got him. I mean, I like to think I’m a polite person and all, but so are lots of other people, really. Being polite doesn’t guarantee you a thoughtful kid. Trust me– I’ve birthed two others and their very first thoughts aren’t typically of thank you notes…
Then there’s his “Letter to Santa”…
3 words to describe my behavior are: wild, helpful, and thoughtful
My wish for my family is to have lots of fun.
My wish for the world is to have great character traits to everyone. (Really??? That’s deep for a seven-year-old…)
And here’s what I’d like to say to you… (<– this is where they’re supposed to “tell Santa what they want”)
Santa,
What is it like in your world? Ho Ho Ho! Who gives you presents on Christmas Eve? Sorry, I don’t have a wish.
Love, A.
And he means it. The kid hasn’t asked for anything. I tease him sometimes… “What if Santa brings you an old shoelace?” He just shrugs, “Then I’ll trust that there’s a reason I’m supposed to have an old shoelace. Maybe I’ll need it someday.”
He’s always giving me something to think about…
He is PRECIOUS. What a gift, this sweet, thoughtful son of yours. :<)
So sweet and thoughtful! Think about the kind of world we’d live in if every little child thought this way.
The purest of pure love! I’m so glad I got to meet little A!
What a thoughtful, caring and big hearted little boy you are raising. It speaks as much to his personality as to the way you are raising him. I can only pray that my girls grow up and find a husband such as he is sure to grow up to be.
My son (5) asked what Santa brings for naughty gifts and I told him coal, and he replies “well that would be okay, it would keep us warm!” Bless them!
He’s the sweetest! Seriously you better start prepping now to ward off all the girlies after him
. Politeness is a wonderful character trait to have.
Awe, that is so sweet!
Wow! Awesome!!