My son made me so proud...

[lady raven]

He wrote a letter to Santa- If you send them to our local paper, they print them. This year he wrote:

Dear Santa,

You don't have to bring me anything for Christmas this year. I already got what I wanted. I got my baby brothers in February and I got Barack Obama in November. I'm happy with that and you can give my toys to someone who needs them more.

Josh (age 8)

I am so proud of my boy. I am thinking of photocopying the letter and sending it to Obama. I thought if he were to see it he might get a kick out of it.

And sad that Santa won't be a reality much longer for him. I'm surprised he still believes NOW.

[grannylib]

1. OMG that's priceless....just priceless.

Give him a squeeze from a 'spare' granny - I am sure you're proud of him! I would be too!
:hug:

[firedupdem]

2. What a sweet kid!! I would definately send Obama a copy! n/t

[Solomon]

10. Yes. Please send Obama a copy of that.

Priceless.

[Arugula Latte]

3. That's so cute.

My daugther is 8 1/2, and she just WANTS to believe in Santa so much that she still does. I think this is definitely our last year for Santa, though.

[Triana]

4. What a sweet, smart boy! You've every right to be proud! n/t

[AtomicKitten]

5. Way to go, mom! You're carefully molding a beautiful human being.

[rvablue]

6. Your are obviously an amazing and generous person who has raised and amazing

and generous son. Kudos to you.

Obama would get a kick out of it. However,he may have a similar reaction to mine: :cry:

[Clio the Leo]

7. Hey, who NEEDS Santa when you've got Barack! NT

[az chela]

8. Please please give him a hug and kiss from me.What a

Wise Soul he is.You must be so proud

[GardeningGal]

9. I think you should send a copy to Obama's office too.

Are you going to save it so he can see it when he's grown?

[beac]

11. K&R for a truly terrific kid! n/t

[rasputin1952]

12. So nice to read an "up Story" in the AM...you should be proud...

these are the moments parents, (and those of us lucky to read about such things), treasure...:hug:

[LuckyLib]

13. This is one of those treasures that you frame and put away for a birthday a few years down the road.

It will be treasured by all.

[FrenchieCat]

14. Ain't that something?

really......that's something!

Be real proud cause that's totally unusual. :)

[lady raven]

15. WOW! Thank you all so much for the compliments!

I did make a copy of the letter. I decided to keep the original and I made photocopies to send in to the newspaper Santa letter thingy and to Obama's office.

I hope Obama knows how many children he has inspired. I realize that most kids will echo their parents' political views, but I have never seen children as TRULY INSPIRED as I have with Obama.

[JuniperLea]

23. I would keep the original... and frame it...

And give it to your son at some appropriate future time:)

[npincus]

16. bless your boy, and you must be one great mom!

:)

[BklynChick]

17. definitely send it!

[grantcart]

18. Obviously has great parents

But I didn't quite get your "won't be a reality much longer" bit.

[leftynyc]

21. I think she meant this is the last

year he'll believe in Santa as he's getting to that age where other kids will tell him (who heard it from their older siblings).

[grantcart]

24. tell him? tell him what?

[hamsterjill]

19. What a wonderful child!

I hope he will consider running for public office when he grows up.

And I hope that Santa will be extra specially good to him this year, too.

[leftynyc]

20. Oh - you have to send it to Obama

I'm sure he'd love to hear that. What a great kid you're raising there and he didnt' get there by himself so please pat yourself on the back.

[JuniperLea]

22. Do it!

That is precious beyond words. Good on you for raising such a wonderful little human being. Give him some DU hugs for me! :hug: We need more kids like your Josh. An unselfish 8-year-old is a rare child indeed.

[Fire1]

25. Send it!