A week away...

Hi Emma and Allie!

Christmas is just a week away...and now since Emma is done with school and your Mom is done with school...fun times are ahead. Emma, before I get on to an important Christmas-time message I wanted to thank you for eating such a good dinner last night! Way to go! I am so proud of you!

Santa wanted me to fill you in on a little secret...he wanted me to tell you that he does not always bring the gifts you ask for at Christmas. Now, I know you already understand that you do not get everything you ask for at Christmas, but what I am talking about is different. Santa talks with Mom and Dad a lot during the year and around Christmas to make sure they know who is getting what presents. Santa understands that you have a lot of people who love you and want to buy you nice things so many times, he will let Moms and Dads, Nanas and Papas and Grandmas and Grandpas buy you special gifts. He does this because then he has more time and effort to help those children who may not have as much as you do. When you become a parent or grandparent you take on a very special role as on of Santa's many, many helpers.

On Christmas morning, don't be surprised if Santa has only brought you gifts that fit into your stockings. Because of all your "peeps" other things you may have asked Santa for will come from them. I did not want you to think Santa did not get your list or thought you were not good little girls. Sometimes our jobs are made easy by loving families...and yours is one of those families. Always remember how much you are loved by your family.

Well...tonight we watch The Santa Clause 2...the movie makers have really good imaginations about how Santa gets around and what is workshop looks like...but, only the elves and Santa truly know! Tee hee!

Can't wait to hear all about your concert, Emma! I am sure you did wonderful.

Love ya...
Noel