This morning I checked redditgifts to see if my giftee had responded to my message yet, and I was so surprised to see that my Santa had already shipped my gift! I went into this knowing that there was a possibility I wouldn't even receive anything myself, and I even almost expected to get shafted. I joined because of how much I love getting someone that perfect gift, and stalking a stranger to do that seemed like so much fun.

The past couple years have been rough and I couldn't even afford to get family gifts. It really put a damper on the holiday season not being able to give back and I felt a lot of guilt over it. Last Christmas, people of Reddit are the ones who provided gifts for my child. This year I finally landed a job in my field and I am financially able to partake on the giving side of Christmas. I was so caught up in the excitement of finding out who my match was, researching his interests, and making purchases that I didn't even think about someone doing the same for me!

My Santa was so thoughtful and took the time to look at what I wrote in my profile and I think even may have looked at my Pinterest. One of the great things about my new job is that I can also afford to get a place of my own for myself and my son. I mentioned my big move that is happening after Christmas, and they bought some really nice cutting boards I can use for my kitchen. This would have been enough, but I also received cute labels that I can use for a diy project I have in mind.

So after not expecting anything at all, I get not one or two gifts, but also a third gift! I joked in my profile that I would like to get into photography, but have settled as an iPhone mommarazi. My Santa took that comment and went with it, getting me a lens for my phone! I can't wait to play with it and see what it can do!

To my Santa: thank you, thank you, thank you! I am so in awe that someone took the time and made the effort to get me such a nice gift. I hope you have a wonderful holiday and that you get the same treatment from your Santa!