Seeking Proof

I had posted this on mypsace, but wanted to copy/paste it here as well.

I want to be more prepared this Christmas. I always want this, but I never follow through.

The past several years, I've been out on Christmas Eve doing last minute shopping. A couple of times, I've been out when the stores were closing and they were making people leave. One year, I had procrastinated so wonderfully that I forgot stocking stuffers and ended up shopping at CVS. That year, each of us got finger nail clippers, chapstick and CVS style stuff from Santa in our stockings.

I don't want to repeat that this year. I want to enjoy the month of December. I want the last week spent enjoying my family, our decorations and the true meaning of Christmas.

I'm always such a chaotic mess!

So in being more responsible, last night I had my kids go ahead and make their Christmas Wish lists. I wanted one list of stuff they wanted us to get them and one list for Santa.

My oldest 2 still need to do the Santa list. Branci will do this and is still a believer; as far as I know.

Of course, Kie hasn't been a believer in a long time, but he's awesome in keeping the secret and helping with the magic and he too will make the Santa list.

All 3 lists are very reasonable. I was surprised, relieved and very happy at their wants. None of them want anything too expensive or crazy. I guess the most expensive thing on the lists would be from Kie, but I expect that. He's 14.

Anyway, Summer made both of her lists. I wanted to share her list to Santa. I think she's starting to wonder about Santa and she's seeking proof! Here is her list (remember, she's 7):

Toy Chicken
Toy Barney (she's out of Barney, has been a long time, I think this is another example of wanting proof)
Toy Chic (yes, this is different than a toy chicken....)
Real Watch
Littlest Pet Shop
Card from Santa
Purple Barbie
Dry Erase Board (they have one! I guess she's wanting one small enough to fit in her stocking?!)
Picture of Santa and Mrs. Santa
"picture of elves and my presents"

Hahaha!!! The girl is seeking proof!! Of course I'll pull it off, but definitely need to figure this out ASAP! There's no way I can wait until last minute on that one!