Archive for December 16th, 2012

Santa Claus came to town

The girls knew we were having a small party last Sunday, but they weren’t aware Santa was the guest of honor—at least not until he rang the doorbell.

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Santa had presents for the girls and their friends, and he entertained discussion of some rather long wish lists.

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Ava has never again referenced the conversation she had with Bryan this summer, perhaps choosing to forget it completely.  Olivia believes entirely, and seemed obviously concerned her ability to secure a spot on the nice list.

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It will be a close call, but I think she’ll make it.

He sees you when you’re sleeping…

Santa has long been one my very favorite things about the holidays, and sharing this tradition with my kids has been incredibly enjoyable.

When I was a kid, I vividly recall my mom telling me she spied Santa checking up on me–it was July, and he was peeking around the big red barn as she mowed the lawn. Then, close to Christmas one year, I found sleighbells in my stuffed animals: Mom supposed Santa dropped them while looking in on me one night.

Perhaps not coincidentally, Ava and Olivia found bells in their beds one morning in November–undoubtedly dropped from Santa’s accoutrement as he peered over them as they slept.

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