Don't forget to stop and look at the lights on the way !

Best thing EVER !  Totally filled me with the holiday spirit...well that and the end of the wine I just washed down.   JK
You HAVE to go to this website and send your kids a message from Santa.   It is SERIOUSLY the coolest thing ever.   Thanks Carey....you rock.

My only suggestion for parents with multiple kids.  (meaning many and not necessarily in a set) maybe pull them away separately to view this if they are a little older (4 on up).   I think if they see the same video (insert different child's name) it might ruin the value of it.

Syd watched hers tonight.   I uploaded it this morning, however she was not deserv-ed until late this evening to view it.
It was almost as if a golden ticket hung over her head and the word "believe" was being punched out.    Just awesome.

I know that everyone harps on the commercialism of Christmas.  and how it's ruining their Christmas spirit.  and how it's all about Jesus and we lose the true meaning.
I don't know how that can happen with kids.  Young kids.  My kids are SO excited and it's my job entirely to make it that way.  Decorate and threaten Santa.  Talk about the old guy in the red suit.  Play Christmas movies that I am NOT too old for.  Sit and watch the wonderment in their little faces as we pass by houses lit up with lights and inflatable globes and sleighs.   listening to Christmas CD's (over and over and over) and even redecorating the Christmas tree every night.  (thanks to the babies) 
It truly is the magic of Christmas for me. 
EVEN when they cover their ears during a huge meltdown with a a red tear streaked face because I'm singing, "you better not pout I'm tellin' you why" with all of the convincing that I can muster.  It's all Christmas to me. 

Celebrate Jesus.  Remember him.  Tell your kids the story of his birth.  Turn the TV off if the commercials piss you off.  Just don't forget to stop and look at the lights on the way.  

Or better yet.  Go make a video for your kids from Santa.   That'll help. 

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