Whenever anyone asks me about myself, the first thing I say is that I'm a single mother. It's a big part of my life (in fact it is all of my life). The past couple of years I've bounced from job to job trying to make ends meet while my mom takes care of my kids. This meant I didn't get to see my kids except to get them ready for daycare. I recently switched jobs again finally finding one that will give me nights and weekends off.

I doubt my Santa knew any of this when they purchased my gift. I got an email from my Santa saying they'd sent my gift and they lived in the same area as me and it shouldn't take that long to get here. At the time I thought "Oh that's kind of cool!" I never thought it would work out so perfectly. My wonderful Santa (and their SO) gave me the best simple pleasures gift:the gift of time with my children.

I was just trying to figure out an annual pass activity for us. We've always done a zoo membership and I was trying to think of something different. Instead I was given a family membership to the Pacific Science Center here in Seattle. I actually teared up when I opened it! Time with my children is the most precious to me and I couldn't have asked for a better gift.

I've always loved the Science Center! The dinosaurs were always my favorite. I can't believe my luck. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Santa!