This year was my first full year of being a father. Last year my son was not even two months old when he received his first ever redditgift, and inspired by what he received last year (turned out to be his favourite plush rattle) I again asked “Santa” to come up with a gift for my son instead of myself.

Well Santa boy did you ever deliver! Every gift was an absolute delight (as you can see evidence by the photos) and we couldn’t snip tags off presents quickly enough before Asher began exploring his gifts. Each present was carefully selected to delight a geek and his son, and we (my wife and I) couldn’t be happier with your clever selection.

Pictured you will see a set of wooden ABC blocks (something we’ve thought of getting a few times but simply hadn’t to date, so thank you!) A Mr. Bean “Teddy” (the adorable brown bear that Asher marched around the main room with, dragging with him every step), a Spider-man TY plush who’s eyes are delightfully sparkly, and a spider-man bottle of water (to keep me hydrated while I chase after my son). There was also a “Merry Christmas Charlie Brown” board book (tonight’s bedtime story), and a lifesaver candy book (to give me the energy to keep up with my son).

Thank you again to a very kind, generous, and thoughtful Santa. Your gifts were very well received, and I hope you have a blissfully wonderful Christmas!

P.S. Teddy got taken to bed tonight too. He refused to let it go. Seriously great job!