I am absolutely flabbergasted. I hardly even know where to begin.

My year has been pretty crazy. After splitting from my abusive husband and therefore cutting my income by 2/3rds, my very close friend and her family of 6, soon to be 7, moved in because of their own dangerous situation they were escaping from out of state. I explained to my Reddit Secret Santa that Christmas was going to be pretty bleak.

I listed all six kids' names, ages, and a couple of interests for each, including the RSS questionnaire.

Bless our Secret Santa and their family, they have saved Christmas. They purchased toys and supplies with each child in mind, even a child they didn't know about*.

The best part is that we know exactly who each gift specifically is for, and I personally can NOT wait until the oldest opens up her art supplies. She will be ECSTATIC, just like the other kiddos are going to be crazy about their presents.

RSS also included treats for the pets, which will make their Christmas, too.

Also, not pictured is the $50 prepaid credit card that had instructions to go out to dinner without kids. We'll be going to my favorite Chinese buffet (they serve sushi, too!) when the household has settled down a bit.

We'll have a camera rolling on Christmas morning, and will share pictures of the kids opening and enjoying their gifts.

As I said, I'm flabbergasted. We cannot thank you enough, RSS, for what you've done for our families. You've made Christmas, and it's a story we're going to tell for a long time. This was also one helluva way for me to introduce Reddit to my roommates.

*There is a little Bean on the way who is due December 31st but is trying to arrive sooner. The swaddling clothes and the pink plushie will be hers.