As soon as the kids were old enough to draw circles, we've allowed them to mark all over the toy catalog that comes in the mail before Christmas. The catalog comes early enough for us to have time to figure out how to afford what they believe is their hearts' desires and decide which will work best as their Santa gifts.
The catalog arrived yesterday and Abby took control of the pages first. Wielding her pen, she flipped the pages searching for what she deems perfect and complaining about the too many boy items. Tonight, Eli had his turn. Excitedly he marks with circles and his name, calling out to Abby how he's getting them a trampoline (not in this lifetime) or a Star Wars movie (like we don't have enough) or pink and blue "light savers." I listen to this exchange from the kitchen and remind them that circling does not mean they will get the item. Eli wails, tossing his pen, angrily accusing me of tricking him since he's decided my reminder means he'll not get anything.
Reassured the catalog helps Mama and Papa with his Christmas gifts, he finishes his quest and carries the pages to his room. I wonder if he thought he would still peruse the pictures. His first examination only took a little over an half hour.
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