Joan hated Christmas shopping. Her husband Pete loved it. He took their children to the markets to find out what they wanted for Christmas and they grew up sharing their dad’s enthusiasm for the holidays. Knowing his wife was tired of all the hoopla about the season, Pete decided to surprise her. He told the children to keep it a secret, but they were too excited. When the five of them stopped in the small local market, they couldn’t hold it in any longer. “Mommy, we’re going to buy presents! Do you like this”, holding a fancy silver carafe.
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5 December 2025
The Bag Lady 
I like this story, Cheryl. I do hope mom wasn’t a party pooper.
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Nice take on the prompt. I do hope Mom went along with it all in good spirits.
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Her husband sounds like a keeper. Moms love any gift their children give them. 🙂 Sweet story!
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I also want to know if she liked it. Please tell.
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Just a story, but moms always love whatever their children give
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Thank you
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An early seasonal story, I better get planing now.
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Well, did she like it ?
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We’ll have to wait and see😀
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A beautiful story that comes from your heart, Cheryl. Not everyone does know the joys the holidays can bring as they were never taught it. Maybe she can learn through her children ❤
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Could really feel the familial connection – and holiday energy!
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Thanks!
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That’s a heart-warming tale Cheryl ❤️
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