ADVENT ’21 DAY 7: WRITE LETTERS TO SANTA

The kids were thrilled when they learned it was time to write their letters to Santa! As in, danced around the living room thrilled! I provided them with several colors of construction paper, markers, colored pencils, and stickers, and then let their creativity take the lead! ⠀

Having recently spent a day sorting through their room and donating toys, they had a very clear picture of all they already have, so that helped them choose gift requests with more intention and thoughtfulness. Cole is hoping for a LEGO safari truck and more LEGO wheels. Isla asked for books about zoology and training animals (such a girl after my own heart!)

We used the opportunity to review basic letter writing etiquette, taking a moment to ask how Santa was, wish him a Merry Christmas, etc. Isla also included the most heartfelt (and heartbreaking) request on the back of her letter, asking Santa to drop Charlie off at our house if he happened to spot him from his sleigh. Oh, if only we could have that Christmas miracle! Even if it means we then live in this tiny cottage with THREE cats! ⠀

Later that afternoon (once I was sure the mail had already been delivered for the day), we set off on a walk to the mailbox together. The kids proudly dropped their letters, lifted the little flag, and excitedly talked about Santa and Christmas for the remainder of our stroll. I had Isaac swing by and pick up the letters on his way home, so that I could actually mail them to “our” Santa in preparation for the zoom call he has with them next week— just to add a little to the magic! I suspect this is Isla’s last year of wholeheartedly believing in Santa, so I just want to maintain that wonder for her as long as I can.