November 28, 2007 by Barbara.

We went to the mall last night to pick up Reid’s latest round of pictures and the photo Christmas cards. (I’m writing this down in the hope that it will spur me into getting them sent out soon.)  On the way through the mall, Reid noticed the chair for Santa pictures and seemed interested in my explanation that kids got their pictures with Santa there. Maybe we won’t have a repeat of the Santa-trauma that has been the case thus far in Reid’s life. We didn’t talk much about Santa after that and went about our shopping.

When we got home, Reid announced that she was going to be Santa for Christmas. My response that people don’t wear costumes for Christmas was dismissed out of hand. Reid *was* going to be Santa for Christmas and  would need a bag and some “p’esents” to give to “chil’ren”. I told her we didn’t have a bag but I did have a present that I bought for Dylan for the name gift exchange. Reid is looking forward to giving the present but she wasn’t to be distracted. She restated that she will be needing a Santa costume for Christmas and added that this had to include a white beard. I told her that we’d best be calling Grandma Joyce. I can (probably) find a Santa hat in the basement but that’s as far as I can go. I’ll have to ask who else she considered dressing up as before settling on Santa. I came up with: Frosty, Mrs Claus, the elves - most notably Hermie - and, of course, Rudolph, Olive and the other reindeer. I guess Reid might have included someone from the manger scene but I imagine that she would have thought those to be in bad taste, outside of a pageant. Reid has a sense of what is appropriate, you know. Other than wearing a costume for Christmas, that is.

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November 28, 2007 by Barbara.

It’s time to think of what gifts will suit the special people in our lives. If you’re like me, you’re thinking about all of the stuff that you already have in your house and wondering how to keep the Christmas spirit without adding to your burden. Here is what I’ve come up with so far for children:

*  As a general magazine, with stories, activities and jokes, the Owl series - Chirp - ages 3 to 6, Chickadee - ages 6 to 9, and Owl - ages 9 to 13 are a good choice according to the age of your child;
*  For those with an interest in science, or if you want to encourage one, look to Know - ages 6 to 9 and Yes - ages 9 to 14
* If history would be more appropriate, try Kayak - ages 7 to 11;
*  I haven’t seen an issue but I’m trusting in the National Geographic brand to recommend National Geographic Kids - ages 6 to 14 or National Geographic Little Kids - ages 3 to 6;
* For the 8 to 12 year old girl in your life, New Moon kept coming up when I was looking for a book for an 8 year old girl;
* Based on my memories of grade school, I’ve also signed up for Highlights - ages 6 and up  and there is new magazine called Highlights High Five - ages 2 to 6; and
*  If I lived in the United States, I would seriously consider Babybug - ages 6 months to 3, Ladybug - ages 3 to 6 and Spider - ages 6 to 9 but given the subscription costs, we borrow these ones from the library.

If you know of other magazines that should be on my list, please leave a comment.

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November 28, 2007 by Barbara.

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