The school had their Christmas Party for the children on Friday. I managed to get J’s present to the teacher without him noticing the gift. On Friday morning he was rather worried and asked if I had taken any gift to the school for him. He had seen other parents bringing gifts for the kids but he didn’t remember me brining any gifts for him. Naturally, being the good mother I am, I lied to my child saying I never took any gifts to the school for him.
He has requested a remote controlled helicopter and a remote controlled front end loader from Father Christmas. The absolute delight, surprise and exhilaration I saw in my child when he opened his gift and found a remote controlled helicopter reduced me to tears. He literally looked like he was going to jump right out of his skin with excitement that Father Christmas had got his letter and actually gave him what he really wanted.
The innocence and joy children find in the smallest things is so awesome. It didn’t matter to him some boys got “bigger” and “better” gifts. He got exactly what his heart desired and that was all that mattered. He has not played with any other toy the entire weekend.
That is so awesome! I love seeing my knucklehead’s face when he opens something and its what he’s wanted.
Absolutely gorgeous – I swear My husband would actually bash small children aside for a helicopter – remote controlled or real haha [and he is the world's most gentle soul] – so I absolutely understand that face…..and how much it means to be able to create it
Well done 
LOL, J is a typical boy – anything remote controlled is the “best toy ever” and he operates it like a pro within minutes.
Conrad, hahaha, I’m not sure I can manage the life size version but I did see something similar in a “matchbox” box at pick & pay
And Sharon, while you’re at it, a Volvo XC-60, pleeeaase
Oh look at that! How lovely
THIS is why I love Christmas!
Thanks Marlene & Laura.
He looks so happy with his present – you’re a good mother
That is too cool. I promise to make the same face if I get a gold chain with the African continent on it.
ROFL, oh Wenchy, I hope you get your chain – truly I do my friend.
I just love the innocence of a child. The fact that they will believe you whatever you tell them.
Just look at his face. He is truly happy!
Oh Elaine, I cannot describe how truly delighted he was, and still is. He was jumping up and down and literally shaking with excitement – he couldn’t control the movement. Siestog, I love him so much.