Imagine my surprise when I arrived from home and a strange package awaited me. Upon further inspection, the postal markings were from Australia. Whoo Hoo! Gifts from the other side of the world. Since the kids love to open gifts, I thought they would like to open my Secret Santa gift. So I waited...urm...not so patiently....for them to get home from piano lessons.....AND waited some more while they took their baths...AND waited some more while they brushed their hair...COME ON ALREADY! :)

Anyway just before bedtime they sat down in front of the tree and we got to opening the gifts. I filmed the whole thing (See the Video link.) I apologize in advance as I told the girls that they could be as silly as possible. Inside we found some wonderful gifts. The most touching was the selection of books that were my Santa's favorite books when he/she was a child. The Eleventh Hour, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Waltzing Matilda. Now we are not exactly sure what a "Swagman" is but we are all excited to find out. Also included was two packs of chocolate. What kid does not like Chocolate? Last on the list of great gifts was a wonderful letter from my Secret Santa. In it they said that they found out about my girls during the stalk and decided to send gifts to them. (How cool is that?) The back of the letter contained a summer Santa in shorts and poinsettia shirt. We had to have a quick discussion next to the fire as to why Santa was dressed this way. Very neat.

My Secret Santa decided to stay anonymous, so Secret Santa you are the best. Everyone in our house had a great time opening the thoughtful gifts, and we will think of you as we read the books. THANK YOU REDDIT SECRET SANTA!