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Kiddo's easily overwhelmed, even by good things, like holiday presents. We of course buy him a few gifts to enjoy, plus we have generous family members who happily send presents along to make him smile. So Chanukah's a great holiday for him, actually.
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He can open his gifts at his own pace, opening one or two per night for the duration of the holiday. He doesn't get overwhelmed by too much all at once, everyone's gifts stand out and are appreciated... it's a win-win in my books.

One of his favorite gifts every year? The gift of giving.
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Kiddo's 14 now, and since he was little, one of his Chanukah presents each year is a gift of cash to be given to a cause of his choosing. This year, his heart was with wild animals facing habitat loss and potential extinction. He decided he wanted to donate somewhere to help elephants, in particular
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I love the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust's mission and the work they do, so I suggested he look at that with me. They have an adopt-an-orphan program for elephants and rhinos, where you can sponsor a specific animal for a year with your donation - your choice.
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Kiddo chose a 22 month old orphan elephant named Nyambeni. He read that she's a bit fragile, so he's a little worried about her. Now that he's adopted her, he'll receive updates about her wellbeing and progress throughout the year. He's looking forward to seeing her thrive.
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What my boy does, he does with his whole heart, and I love that about him, so much.

Guys... I'm really proud of my kid.
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Ramsey, Queen of Popcorn®
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Wow, you should be proud. What an amazing kiddo!
Also, give yourself a pat on the back because I think his parent helped shape him into the person he’s become. 👏🏾👏🏾
02:24 AM - Dec 08, 2023
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Aww, you're too kind!

He's a great kid, and honestly, I consider myself to be a really lucky mom.
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