My Secret Santa is the sweetest! For being "only 17", as he puts it, he sure did a great job with my gifts! I'm not sure how he decided on water balloons and a slingshot launcher for my kids but that couldn't have been a more perfect gift. Just the other day my 6 year old son had to be dragged inside after using his squirt gun in 25° weather with snow and ice on the ground!!

My Secret Santa also got an art set (which I'm leaving wrapped until Christmas) that I'm going to give to my 9 year old. He's never been really interested in art until very recently when he was disappointed in his drawing skills and asked how he could get better at it. I've been showing him the progress posts on reddit and he was inspired to start practicing more often so this gift is also a perfect fit!

I am very thankful to my Santa for reinforcing the importance of making memories with my kids and capturing them on film throughout their childhood. His letter to me and his gifts are proof that even someone who is "only 17" can have the wisdom and thoughtfulness that many people these days are lacking.

Thank you, Santa! Merry Christmas! Puppy tax included. :)