A Panda for Christmas

I have a little sister. She can be, quite funny.

Today she announced that she would be getting bunk beds for Christmas. I then told her that the only thing I ever wanted for Christmas was a Panda and I never got one. The moral being that we don't always get what we want. She then goes to my Mom and asks "Can I have two Panda Bears for Christmas, one for me and one for my big brother."

1. That's sweet of her.
2. My Mom may need to speak with the Chinese government about obtaining her children's Christmas gifts.
3. I now have to tell my Mom that the kid needs bunk beds.

Another thing. My sister created a board game. Yes, she is 5. Yes, I am fairly impressed with her at the moment. It is simple, but it makes sense and the rules are clearly defined (though she does at times move a few more spaces than allotted). I will say this - she wins almost every time we play.

Here is my favorite part of the game. The game pieces...........all pandas. She refers to my piece as the Big Brother Panda. I think she may just be on to something here.

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