Gifts For My Son Always Delight Us Both

My favorite gift that I purchased for my children this year was one picked out for my son Benjamin. All year long Benjamin has been asking us if he can have a pig. He wants to name him Mr. Bacon and have him as a pet. We have tried to explain that we really do not have room for Mr Bacon in our home, as the pig he wants can grow to be some 200 pounds! I cannot imagine that size creature running to the door when someone rang the bell! (Although secretly I think it would be awesome!). My daughter and I decided to take a trip to one of the largest malls in the area for some Christmas shopping. One of her favorite stores is the Hallmark store so we popped in for a visit. And, what to my wondering eyes should appear but a pink little pig smiling with cheer!! Across the front of the package it read “Mr Bacon”!!!! We were so excited we could hardly stand it! For fourteen dollars this snorting and walking pig was all ours! On Christmas morning Benjamin awoke to find a mysterious set of C-Batteries in his stocking. One by one he opened his presents waiting with great anticipation for the gift that needed these batteries. I am certain you can imagine his great surprise when he opened Mr. Bacon! A round of laughs was indeed shared by all! Once the batteries were inserted, Mr. Bacon was snorting and walking through all the presents. He may not be a real pig, but for now he is real enough for Benjamin!