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No, you can’t have a motorcycle

November 16th, 2009, 12:15 pm · 8 Comments · posted by Jenny Angelici, Contributing Writer

In keeping with a family tradition, I am now reciting the same exact words to my son that my mother said to my brother years ago when we were growing up: “No, you can’t have a motorcycle!”

However, I didn’t expect to have this conversation with either of my sons until they were teenagers. But thanks to those diabolical marketeers and their fun, fast-paced TV commercials playing over and over again on all the kids channels, my 5-year-old is convinced that Santa is going to grant his wish and bring him a Razor Pocket Rocket.razor-pocket-rocket-2

When I explained to my wannabe biker that he isn’t old enough to ride one of those mini motorcycles and that it would be very dangerous, he quickly replied, “Santa is going to bring it to me - he doesn’t know that it’s dangerous.”  At that point I had to break it to him that parents can override gift requests and that Santa would never bring something without their approval.

Up until now, my son’s holiday wish list has been very manageable and he’s never been disappointed. You’ve got to hand it to the little guy though, he hasn’t given up on Santa and seems sure that he’s going to get that motorcycle.

I’m hoping that by the time Christmas morning arrives, my young son will have let go of his motorbike mirage and will be just as happy with another highly desired, commercially influenced toy.

Or he’ll end up like my brother, holding onto that motorcycle dream well into his adult years and finally buying not one, but two Harleys, along with that speed boat, classic Corvette, Cobra car, and golf cart that Santa never brought him.

For more ‘Gray Hairs and Teddy Bears’ by Jenny Angelici

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 8 Comments

  • Julie Scott says:
    November 16, 2009 at 3:58 pm

    I wish I could afford to get that Shelby Mustang Santa “forgot” to bring me. ;)

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    • Jenny Angelici, Contributing Writer says:
      November 16, 2009 at 5:08 pm

      A Shelby Mustang is the coolest! I hope Santa someday brings you one.

      My boys love going to my brother’s house because his garage is filled with life-size Hot Wheels. I love the fact that he can have his toys now - he’s been working like crazy since he was a little kid. Every weekend and all summer long he would go to work with my dad.

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  • Tammie says:
    November 17, 2009 at 8:29 am

    What if Santa writes a letter to your son explaining why he didn’t bring him the motorcycle, stating that it’s dangerous, he’s too young, and maybe when he older - around 35 and still being good - Santa can work something out then? That would be cute and your son would love the fact that Santa acknoweldged his request??? Just a thought. I have a 3 year old and I can only imagine the letters she will be receiving from Santa in due time about requests not granted. :)

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    • Jenny Angelici, Contributing Writer says:
      November 17, 2009 at 9:22 am

      Tammie, that’s a wonderful idea. My son would love a letter from Santa and I bet it would work like a charm in helping him understand that not all wishes can be granted. Love it! Thanks!

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      • Maria says:
        November 17, 2009 at 2:33 pm

        My oldest son wrote a note to Santa asking for magical powers - the ability to turn things to ice or, in the alternative, to be invisible. Still not sure how Santa is going to handle that one.

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        • Jenny Angelici says:
          November 18, 2009 at 9:28 am

          Wow, magical powers. That’s a tough one. How about a magic kit? I’ve seen some pretty cool ones at Target. I remember getting one as a kid and loved it. Or you could pretend not to see him Christmas morning. hehe.

  • dad's POV says:
    November 17, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    what another great post. let us know how it turns out. know what we called motorcycle riders when I was younger, donors.

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