Comments on Suburban Matron: Dear Santa, Please See Attached

That girl is SOMETHING ELSE! Totally a girl after ...

2011-12-27T18:54:27.731-05:00

That girl is SOMETHING ELSE! Totally a girl after my own heart. I thought Jude was being clever by sucking up to Santa telling him he liked his "jolly look", and Santa certainly didn't need to go on a diet. But a POWERPOINT presentation? Brilliance!

I would just be putty in any child's hand that...

2011-12-26T12:16:17.347-05:00

I would just be putty in any child's hand that served resfreshments.

Which is probably why Cal has a fancy new charm bracelet today.

I hope you had a wonderful weekend.

Wow! the Power Point presentation of her wish list...

2011-12-25T20:01:21.416-05:00

Wow! the Power Point presentation of her wish list is impressive! :) I'm already a little scared of what she's going to do when she's grownup; I think your daughter could quite possibly run the world before she's 30. :-)

So how did Santa do with that list?

Elle, I think I know what you mean. Viewed in a ce...

2011-12-23T16:33:39.499-05:00

Elle, I think I know what you mean. Viewed in a certain light, which is to say, viewed in light, her sense of entitlement is breathtaking! Or you know the other day, what you said about feeling "eligible" for the good things in the world, that.

I'm thinking that if she continues along the track I followed, her acquisitive nature will be tempered by life AND she'll learn to hide it better, and/or she will work on it in her heart all her life. As others have done. xo

Omg, I got so caught up in our exchange, I forgot ...

2011-12-23T07:21:28.166-05:00

Omg, I got so caught up in our exchange, I forgot to comment on what you wrote.

This is making me think a lot of thoughts about parenting & extraversion & St Francis. How maybe I need to meet more, different sorts of children -- because L seems lovely & clever & well-loved, as usual, but thinking of this & how it would be received in our house is making me think a lot of things. Thank you, for painting with yr brush. Merry Christmas. Travel safely. xx

Wonderful post! Kudus to Laura for her presentatio...

2011-12-23T03:00:17.903-05:00

Wonderful post! Kudus to Laura for her presentation and double kudus to you two for your parenting. She's starting life with one of the universe's most precious gifts: a healthy dose of self-confidence. Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!

CHRISTMAS FOREVERRRR!! I love this--I've been ...

2011-12-23T02:33:12.753-05:00

CHRISTMAS FOREVERRRR!! I love this--I've been waiting to see this power point for weeks now. Laura is awesome. And you're so right--I often have those moments where I realize how indulged and fortunate my kids are...but you have to admire the moxie! The chutzpah!!

Laura for President.

That is pure brilliance. Next year, though, she h...

2011-12-23T01:44:48.945-05:00

That is pure brilliance. Next year, though, she has to bring the presentation on an iPad and present it to a Santa somewhere.

So brilliant! Merry Christmas!

2011-12-22T22:13:51.495-05:00

So brilliant! Merry Christmas!

I love your child. I haven't met her, but I...

2011-12-22T21:24:00.455-05:00

I love your child. I haven't met her, but I'm in love. She will be a benevolent and kind overlord.

"One of the universe's most extravagant c...

2011-12-22T18:50:28.333-05:00

"One of the universe's most extravagant creations" might be the best line of the holiday season. Or any other, really.

Methinks ALL y'all won the lottery. Peace & joy in abundance... xoxo

My 10 yo downloaded clips of his list and made a v...

2011-12-22T17:19:29.179-05:00

My 10 yo downloaded clips of his list and made a very colorful printout collage of the items. He'd have provided SKU numbers if I'd asked. He does know what is on what page of the Lego magazine (and let's be honest, that is NOT a magazine, it is a CATALOG).

She is total extravaganza to the nth degree. And a...

2011-12-22T17:16:16.348-05:00

She is total extravaganza to the nth degree. And all we've got over here is a gingerbread house that features the kids TPing the tree out front.

Ha, you're right! My work is done.

2011-12-22T16:40:28.380-05:00

Ha, you're right! My work is done.

Laura is utterly delightful. Refreshments, no les...

2011-12-22T16:27:48.929-05:00

Laura is utterly delightful. Refreshments, no less! Also, she has evidently mastered the "it's/its" rules at a tender age, which will no doubt serve her well throughout life.

Oh that girl. She is truly amazing!

2011-12-22T15:29:51.756-05:00

Oh that girl. She is truly amazing!

LOL, Ginger! I'm sure she thinks she should be...

2011-12-22T14:43:48.195-05:00

LOL, Ginger! I'm sure she thinks she should be in charge of everything.

Holiday, thanks for commenting! I love knowing who is out there.

Aimee and Elizabeth, merry Christmas honeys. Mom, see you tomorrow night!

That girl will be running the world very, very sho...

2011-12-22T14:32:49.594-05:00

That girl will be running the world very, very shortly. That's a better presentation than my CEO normally gives.

2 things: 1) Your child is the polar opposite of m...

2011-12-22T14:25:58.452-05:00

2 things:
1) Your child is the polar opposite of mine, and much more like me...I live somewhat vicariously through you and especially delighted by the refreshments;
2) You need to do another post-every-day thing, you are my favorite "find" of 2011.

Yes, Christmas forever! And that child of yours --...

2011-12-22T13:59:59.712-05:00

Yes, Christmas forever! And that child of yours --sigh. She's fantastic.

Refreshments even! That's our girl! Always wor...

2011-12-22T13:46:13.338-05:00

Refreshments even! That's our girl! Always working the angles. Looking at her list I am struck by how grown up she is. Bed, duvet, magazine. But then she still wants to be surprised by Santa, doesn't she. We all like a surprise. I hope she is pleased when Santa comes Saturday night. Love it!

I am mindboggled - not by Christmas week, but by t...

2011-12-22T13:35:17.030-05:00

I am mindboggled - not by Christmas week, but by that PowerPoint presentation. And...refreshments, what???? OMG, she is phenomenal.

(Just occurred to me - my kids must not do this, because don't know how to use the coffee maker. Must fix that oversight ASAP.)