The Potter's Hand

Dec. 20, 2007 - Santa, budgets and hippos

I think it's some sort of right of passage....the whole Santa thing I mean. Our oldest has done a great job of keeping the Santa secret. He loves playing along and I can tell he feels like he's in on something clandestined and grown-up. I believe he is too.

This morning I overheard him telling his younger brothers that they probably won't be getting everything on their list because, "Santa's on a budget". Yep, that's my boy. Oh wait, who am I kidding? I can take absolutely no credit for any sort of budgeting gene he may have inadvertantly inherited.

Speaking of Christmas things near and far...Someone mentioned on my last post that they had never heard "I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas". You are seriously missing out! It ranks right up there with Alvin and the Chipmunks singing "Christmas don't be Late". Now please tell me you've heard that one?

So here you go. If looking at photos of the back end of a hippo doesn't get you in the Christmas spirit, I don't know what will!

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Dec. 21, 2007 - Dear Angela,

Posted by Juldos

So fun! I had never heard that song; but Samuel knew it. He said the radio station has been playing it. Have a fun day with your little ones!
Hugs,
Julie

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Dec. 22, 2007 - Thanks

Posted by MommaBear9

Thanks for the yummy potato recipe. I think I will make that as a side dish. I was looking for something easy. You have been on my mind. Have a Merry Christmas. Wish you were here . A friend in WA just sent me two pounds of Starbucks coffee. I will try calling after Christmas to catch up.Merry Christmas.

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Dec. 23, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Louscrew

Yes, I've watched as our children have come around to the grown-up thingy about Santa. We now have three that feel so important brooding over the other three. And, one of their favorite silly songs is "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas"!
Merry CHRISTmas (and forget the "holidays" unless it's HOLYdays),
Lisa
P.S. So, how many feet of snow do ya'll have for Christmas this year down thar in Texas???

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