Santa

We took the kids to see Santa a couple of weeks ago. We lucked out and got “the real Santa” again this year (the kids are convinced that if the beard is real, that Santa is real). Abby was surprisingly brave. She walked right over and climbed on his lap and told him what she wanted. The kids’ requests this year were a baby for Abby, a Barbie for Elise, Model Magic for Emily, and Super Smash Brothers Brawl for Ben. The best part was the kids’ honesty in answering Santa’s questions. When he asked Elise if she fights with her brother and sisters, she answered “not too much.” When he asked Ben if he keeps his room clean, Ben said “It’s not as messy as my sisters’ room, but I’m going to clean it today.” Emily just said “yes” and then on the way home said that she had better clean her room before Christmas Eve.

Elise and Abby got to see Santa again at Elise’s preschool party. I wish I would have had my camera out to capture the expression on Elise’s face when she saw him come through the door. It was priceless. She is a true believer. Abby got to take a turn sitting on Santa’s lap along with all of the preschoolers and talked to him like they were old friends. She was pretty darn cute.