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Kids Say the Darndest Things: Letters to Santa

Kids these days are much smarter than they used to be. When I was little, my letters to Santa consisted of me listing everything I wanted that year (from one of those dolls whose hair changes color under water to a Gameboy) and then a list of all the reasons I was a good kid. Because I really, really deserved all the things I was asking for.

But the author of this letter above is doing it right. First off, his little note is very conversational. Asking how the reindeer are? Brilliant. Way to get right to Santa’s softspot kid. I like your approach.

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Quote of the Day

“The kiwi birds are up in Camp Arcaaaaaadia. Up, up, up!”

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The First Snow!

So weather.com has been promising snow here in Boston for the past few days (weeks) and their promises finally came through! It wasn’t a full on storm (although you’d think it was a blizzard by the amount of snow that’s still on the ground in Brighton) but it was pretty. Yay for snow! But hold off on any more so I can make it home for Christmas, k?

Also, can we talk about the snow widget on this blog? It’s so freakin’ festive I can’t even stand it!

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