The list....

Last night, Elizabeth (Isaac's girlfriend) and I went out shopping after the kiddos went to bed. I had a few odds and ends to pick up -- teacher's gifts, cards, a few things for Andrew, a gift for my mom and ornaments for the kids.

I found everything that I was looking for with the exception of Andrew's Waterford "baby's first Christmas" ornament. Younkers was sold out, so I was hoping a local jewelry store could special order it, but no such luck there either. So.... back to the mall the boys and I went this morning.

I ended up finding the Waterford ornament at Dillards -- and ON SALE! Oh, happy day!! It's regularly $65 on sale for $39. Woo-Hoo! Gotta love the good deal!

Anyway, while we were at the mall, Caleb decided that he wanted to chat with Santa. Now -- he's had the same *ridiculous* list of things he wants, and refuses to alter it. So ... we go up to Santa and he starts by reading Caleb "Twas' The Night Before Christmas" and pointing out all the reindeer. Finally, he starts asking Caleb what he wants for Christmas and suggests the typical stuff -- Thomas the Train, race cars, a basketball, Transformers, etc... You know... stuff that most 3 year old boys would love. Caleb kept shaking his head and saying that "No, I don't want any of that stuff. I have enough of it"! Dumbfounded, Santa asks him what he wants this year. Caleb starts laughing and says, "Colored potato chips ....... fruit snacks ........ and a stay-at-home Daddy"! Who knows where he comes up with this stuff, but over the past month or so, that's the ONLY thing he says he wants for Christmas this year! Only Caleb....