Starting his list...

Avery checking out the toys at Menards

Well its that time of year where stores are filled with toys and the paper is filled with ads and almost every kid gets the "I wants" and Avery is no exception. It is actually really fun to watch Avery look at the adds and pick things out, and announce that he likes something, or doesn't need something, like tools, because he already has some.
The concept of having a Christmas and Birthday list and waiting is hard for a 2 year old. Like any good parents we are using Santa to help reinforce good behavior and so far so good.  Well as good as can be excepted he is 2 almost three and pushing buttons and testing limits is what they do! But Avery has his eye on a BIG garbage truck from Menards, aka his favorite store. It has 2 "hoppers" (garbage cans)..... 2!!!! So he know he has to be good and listen to Mom and Dad or Santa might not bring it for him!  Let the list making being!