It’s been a few years since we’ve written letters to Santa. Our kids are getting older but the secret magic of Santa will always be alive in our home. It warms my heart that both Fallon and Peter are cool with going to visit Santa at our mall out of respect for the tradition, and respect that Sam will always Believe. 
We’ve come a long way from the boys wearing matching corduroy overalls, and Fallon in a velvet dress. It was such a stress to get them all dressed and perfect for the Santa visit. I never thought I’d have two wearing skulls in our annual picture…..but I also never thought I’d still be doing this with three teenagers. Standing in line, with all the other parents who had darling but whining babies in strollers, was a test of patience and a Gesture of Love. I mist up just thinking about this gift they’ve given us to be present for Sam.
More news about Sam and the great teachers I’ve told you about: This time they’ve invented a new role for him at school. He’s the basketball team manager! He’s helped out at two games so far. Check out the cool shirt Mr. Dave made him. Sam put it on and said "how do I look?" It was one of those really special moments as it was spontaneous and appropriate. When you live with a child with Autism you get used to the things they say and the way they say them, and you know what they mean. THIS was just one of those times where it was unprompted and totally right on. He’s very proud to have this job and we’re so proud of him!
Tree is up! Shopping is done. Packages mailed. Wrapping is 90% done. Cookies will get baked after school ends this week. Cards? Not yet. Yipes!
This cracked me up. So what happens when it takes 57 minutes to get through the line? Kidding aside, I so appreciate the postal service. They are who I trust with my business shipments. I count on USPS to bring me the orders I placed online this year to avoid the mall bustle. They drop off joy everyday – goodies and cards. Lots of wonderful things have arrived on my doorstep thanks to Faye. *Don’t forget to leave a little something for your mail carrier this year.*
Hope your list of to-do’s is coming along swiftly. More importantly, I hope you are taking all the hustle and bustle in stride. Aren’t we lucky to make Christmas happen for our loved ones?
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