Christmas Crazy Status: Not Quite There

Because of the nature of the beast, there's this weird thing I can do that lets me see exactly where we were with Christmas Crazy during past years.

We're behind right now.

If I adjust for dates and consider all of the factors, we still come up short compared to the past three years. So while there is a little boy who is going to wake up Christmas morning over-the-moon to discover some Star Wars figures, there's another little boy who is still holding out hope for some Barney things.

Somewhere there is a little girl who needs a some Joy in her life. We're going to deliver. But there's another little girl who is wishing for a baby doll. It's not there. Yet.

There is an older kid, probably 16 or 17, who is at a crossroads right now. Violence has ruled their childhood, but with the gift of a laptop this Christmas, they're going to choose a better path.We've got an another older kid who needs a little push as well.

We're delivering books. Lots and lots of books. The books will give kids who have seen the unthinkable the opportunity to escape. We need enough books to let every kid escape.

There are piles of socks and underwear that will be SO appreciated this Christmas. We shouldn't leave a single child barefoot.

There are a lot of toys that will make a lot of kids very happy this Christmas.

Let's make more kids happy.

Here's the Amazon Wishlist.

Or you can click the reindeer and I will do the shopping.