Christmas has been like a ticking time bomb in the back of my mind. It will soon be here, thus begins the talk of Christmas lists. I was thinking the other night about how we are going to pull this one off for the kids or more likely, how are we going to break it to them that presents are the last of our worries. So, do you think they would be forever scarred if we broke it to them this way:
"Kids, we have called this meeting to inform you that Santa is broke this year and Mrs. Clause is working overtime to make ends meet so they can keep that cute little cottage they have in the North Pole and put food on the table for the little elves. On top of all that, Santa lost half of his reindeer in an accident and is now using his down sized sleigh and is unable to fit anything else in there other than his little helpers. Maybe things will turn around in time for next year."
Think it will work on a four, three, and one year old? :)
Rollin' Out
10 years ago
6 things to add:
Hmmm, are the reindeer ok? That's what I'd be wondering. Other than that I think that's ok. Beth, I'm so sorry you have to worry like that! I'm thinking of you guys. Wish I had money myself to donate!!
Just for the record, this was meant to be funny. :-) The reindeer was referring to when I crashed and totaled our van. The down sized sleigh is the Aveo we are craming our family of 5 into. I chuckled while writing this...it wasn't written with tears in my eyes. :-)
I totally get the humor, but I also want to add. When looking back on Christmas past it is not the gifts that I remember but the time spent with those that I love. I know that you know this already. But I bet you can make this the very best Christmas ever! Praying and ((hugs)) even though I don't ((hug))!
TOO funny :>)
".....even though the fancy toy shop orders have been put on hold, I'm sure Santa, Mrs. Clause and the elves can come with some creative gifts this year. Even so, at least they'll all still have each other."
I realize that it's taboo for many people, but I find the majority of my kid's Christmas gifts at the thrift store. I've found wonderful books for 35-cents, nearly new sweaters for a dollar or two, and wonderful toys--some still new in the box--for between $3 and $5. They enjoy them just as much, and seeing that most of our things are hand-me-downs or thrifted, they don't care where they come from. Besides, the grandparents usually give them each a couple new toys.
Yeah, so I'm slow...it's a given, haha.
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