Christmas lists have been submitted by all the Schwartz boys. In fact, Santa has informed me that he has already delegated the items to the elves and the lists have been filled. Wish someone would inform the media as they continue to blast my home with commercials and catalogs. The boys keep adding things to their lists. Today, Hayes saw a commercial for pillow pets. These commercials have been playing annoyingly for months. Now he decides that's what he wants for Christmas. Houston explained to him that we already gave Santa their lists. Usually, Hayes' response would be to just leave it at that. But not today. "Houston, Santa knows everything." Houston then says, "But Hayes, they are $24!" Hayes' answer was, "Well, Santa's elves will just make it." Great! Good thing I already have a plan in action for this one.
But this series of events reminded me of last season when Houston wanted a $99 Transformer. But in his defense, it was the only thing he wanted! He originally had it on his birthday list. I kept telling him, "Buddy, that is an expensive toy to put on your list. I'm not sure that you're going to get it." After a few days of this banter back and forth, he had a brilliant idea.
In a very grown-up like manner, "Mom, I've decided you're right. You don't have to worry about getting me Devestator (the Transformer's name). I'm gonna put it on my Christmas list. That way, Santa will make it and you can save your money." "Thanks, Bud."
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