Saturday, November 21, 2009

If They Were Smart...

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.

2 comments:

  1. 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)

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  2. Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
    I 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. :)

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