This. Is. Amazing.

My Santa had uploaded the tracking number for my package a few days ago. When I checked it, it said the package weighed 22 pounds. I was mystified and so totally excited. When I sent him a message telling him how excited I was he gave me a hint that he was sending me a project. A couple of things went through my mind and I secretly hoped it was a 3D printer kit but thought there wasn't any way it realistically was.

Well, the package was scheduled to arrive on Monday. As my husband and I were heading out to see Rogue One today I got a notification on my phone that UPS had delivered a package. I opened the door and there was a giant package. I immediately knew it was from my Santa.

We brought it in and tore into it. On top there was a note that said READ ME. It explained that I had received the parts for an Anet A8 Desktop 3D Printer Prusa i3 DIY Kit. I was in total shock (and I still am!). My mouth flew open and my hand flew over it and I said "SHUT. UP." Let me tell you, I don't think I've had a look like that on my face since I saw my husband on the day we got married.

I lost my job a couple of months ago and my husband and I have been trying to have a baby for a while now, so having something to keep me busy and occupy my thoughts is exactly what I need right now. I can't wait to dig right it and I'm sure telling potential employers that I'm working on this as a side project will give me a bit of edge too!

Our journey to get pregnant comes into play here too. The only mention I made to our trying to get pregnant was that I listed r/tryingforababy in my favorite subreddits. My Santa managed to figure out that we've been trying for almost a year now and so he also included a book for me and a book for my husband that he and his wife had found helpful during their own journey (congratulations on your baby boy!). Knowing that we are not alone in this is a gift in and of itself. I know these books will be very helpful and when we get our positive, I will pay them forward to someone else.

Thank you thank you thank you Santa! I can't say it enough. You really hit it out of the park. Thank you for being so kind and generous and thoughtful!