Lately Sister has been a pill. I think she is just plain sick and tired of me and wants her Dad. I don't blame her. Tonight she was in an exceptionally good mood- I enjoyed every minute of it. She did her cheer thing this morning and got to have a picnic with her very best friend this afternoon. I was kid free for a few hours today- it was delightful.
Sister came home at dinner time. While we waited for dinner to finish cooking- Sister entertained me with her book of songs she kept from the first grade. I even joined in on the Christmas songs and "She'll Be Coming Aroung the Mountain..." Afterwards we got in to a discussion about Santa Claus...
Sister: "Does Santa go all over the world to deliver presents?"
Me: "Yes, to all of those who celebrate Christmas."
Sister: "They don't really celebrate Christmas in Japan do they?"
Me: "Not for the most part- but some do."
Sister: "Well- if they were SMART they would!"
I almost wanted to correct her and say that not all people have the same beliefs and customs and that doesn't mean they are wrong- yadda yadda yadda. But then I realized- she was thinking about Santa- its all about the presents right? (to a 7 year old it DEFINITELY is!)
Presents... and snuggles and new PJs. Life is good.
Funny how we take it for granted that most people think like us! Happy Thanksgiving! (You look a little like Kelly Preston in that picture)
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you too!
ReplyDeleteI am finding a lot of things I have taken for granted in the States- like wider roads and drive-thru coffee stands. When I get back I will see everything in new eyes I am sure.
I WISH I looked like Kelly Preston, but thank you all the same. :)