Tablets and Other Electronic Devices, Along With a Little Christmas Cheer!

How did we survive as children of the 1970s and 1980s? We did not have all the tablets and electronic devices. I remember when we received an Atari game. It was so awesome to be able to play a video game at home. Before we had to go to Putt-Putt to play games like Galaga, Donkey Kong and Pac-Man.

My son is six years old. He loves his little nook. I also let him play with the kindle fire. He has games on them for school and games for fun, internet access, books that read to him. Books that record him reading and then he plays back his recording. The other day I was making dinner. I went to my son's room to tell him that it is almost ready. Time to find a stopping point on his game. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find him reading along with "Twas the Night Before Christmas". He was whispering, "Santa Claus!"

Yes, my boy still believes in Santa Claus. Some families choose not to do Santa, some do. We keep the magic alive and also let him know that we are Santa's helpers. He receives a letter from Santa each Christmas Eve. Last year it talked about how we are Santa's helpers.

This is the letter he received last year.

My Sweet Boy Aiden,

I received your letter and saw that you wanted the following: A trampoline An easel A shark vacuum cleaner A Roomba vacuum cleaner A steering wheel that comes with a car and the steering wheel is a remote control.

I searched high and low. Your parents did too. They were able to find the easel and the trampoline. I found most of the other items on your list. You are such a very sweet, kind-hearted boy. Children like you make delivering toys at Christmas a joy. Remember the real reason for the season. Jesus was born in a manger. He died on the cross and rose again from the dead so that we all can have everlasting life. The toys I bring will only last a short time. The gift of Jesus Christ is eternal salvation.

Merry Christmas and Love Always, Mr. C