I got my package today and I can't say THANK YOU enough! This was my first Reddit Secret Santa exchange, and my gift far exceeded my expectations! I mentioned in my bio that I'm a new moon, and my Reddit Santa (and their girlfriend) even sent a little gift for my son! They sent a board book of The Very Hungry Caterpillar (in both English and Spanish, and I don't think they even knew that I speak Spanish!). I got a used copy of this book a few months ago from my aunt who was giving away old books from her kindergarten classroom, but it turned out the pages were all falling out and in the wrong order. I loved the book, though and I kept thinking I needed to get a board book version so I could actually read it to my baby, but I never got around to it. Now I have one! Thanks, reddit Santa! My baby loves it, too!

They also sent me some bicycle bookends because I love both cycling and reading, some beautiful fancy measuring spoons which is awesome because I have this super crummy plastic set that the measurements have worn off of, a "mom" mug (and heaven knows I need caffeine right now), and a beautiful handmade painting which I plan to hang in my office!

They sent me a nice note, too, which was so sweet, and made it feel so much more personal. I didn't think to send a cute note in my gift but I definitely will next year.

The other fun thing is they wrote a subreddit on all the "from" tags of the (beautifully wrapped) gifts that corresponded to the gift. E.g. the measuring spoons said r/baking, the bicycle bookends said r/cycling, the painting said r/art. Such a cute idea, and now I have some great subs to go check out. The gift that keeps on giving!

Merry Christmas, reddit Santa and girlfriend! Thanks for your thoughtful gifts!