Last week, Santa sent a video message to each of my children courtesy of http://www.magicsanta.ca/homepage.html. The kids were all delighted except for my 5 year old, Bency who was perturbed that Santa stated incorrectly that Bency wanted a construction set and showed a picture of tools when in all actuality Bency wants an Angry Bird game that you physically construct yourself with blocks and shoot down the plastic replicas of angry birds with a sling shot. When Bency heard Santa’s mistake, he literally shook his fist at the computer and said, “Oh Santa, you got it wrong” in a gruff, exasperated voice.
On Saturday, I announced to the kids that we were going to see Santa in person. My 2 year old, Cesar had no idea what was going on but is always excited to leave the house. Bency grabbed his Christmas list and my 7 year old, Iris came out with a whole armful of things.
Iris clearly looked like she was ready for a business meeting rather than a friendly visit. She had a bag with a present she made for Santa, the letter she wrote to Santa asking for a ride in his sleigh Christmas Eve night (check out the post here for the full letter) and 5 toy catalogs that had everything she wanted, circled in red pen.
We arrived at the local museum that Santa and Mrs. Claus were visiting.
Cesar immediately ran over to Mrs. Claus, snuggled in and never left her lap during our whole visit.
Bency immediately walked over to Santa and set the record straight no less than 5 times that it was the Angry Bird game he actually wanted and not a construction set. The way Bency kept repeating himself, it appeared he was looking for an apology from Santa who obviously had no clue about his mix up.
Next up was Iris. She was ready to get down to business.
She handed him his present.
Next, she brought out her letter pleading her case for the Christmas Eve sleigh ride. Santa started reading it and after a brief moment he let out the loudest laugh or “Ho-ho-ho” and belted out, “Oh no, you can’t go on my sleigh, there’s no room for you with all the presents.” Mrs. Claus, unable to hide her surprise started rumbling with laughter too and said, “Oh no honey, I can’t even go on the sleigh with Santa either. There’s just no room.”
Iris was slightly knocked down a peg but handed over her catalogs and started pointing out the things she had circled. A few of the choices Iris had indicated, Santa shook his head to and said those were awfully messy looking. The elf nearby, shook her head and said, “My, that does look messy.”
After the kids said their good byes to the Claus’s we went on to the next room with a table filled with treats. Each kid picked out a cookie and was sitting eating when Mrs. Claus popped on back by us. No other children had come to visit yet so she wanted to get a cookie as well and talk to my kids a bit more.
Apparently, Iris had been holding out on Santa with one more wish. Perhaps, she felt she would be shot down after the head shakes to the messy things and denial on the sleigh ride. For whatever reason, she ran over to Mrs. Claus and said, “Can you please tell Santa that I would like a puppy for Christmas?”
Mrs. Claus’s eyes got wide and said, “Oh Iris, I can certainly tell him but you know a puppy also has to be on your parent’s wish lists as well.”
Iris said “thank you” in a melancholy voice knowing full well a puppy was not on her parent’s wish lists.
All in all, it was a good visit with Santa. Cesar got plenty of snuggles and hugs. Bency set Santa straight on his wish list and Iris…well, Iris’s business meeting didn’t go as planned but she’s a determined young girl and I’m sure she’s only fueled more to go back to the drawing board for next year!
Beautiful Children! Of course, and Mrs Claus also. Great Pics, and a job well done. Kind Regards, Mtetar
Thank you so much! It was a fun day!! Melissa
You’re always welcome. Mtetar
Omg! How cute!!!
Thank you!
I love it. How clever of Iris… and how cute are Bency and Cesar?
Oh, thank you! I wonder how long I’m going to get away with dressing them up??!!!
Oh this is just wonderful! Poor Iris, I hope Santa takes a little pity on her and gets her at least ONE thing she wished for 😉
Oh, I’m sure he will….just not that darn puppy!!! LOL!!
Put the puppy on your wish list…
I’ll just send her down to visit you from time to time!!!
what was the present that Iris made for Santa?
I didn’t get a good gander at it. The first time I saw it was when she whipped it out for Santa. She made it at school during free time. It was a foam heart and possibly a Christmas ornament!
What a sweet time you all had! The museum sounds like a nice place to visit with the Clauses! I am seeing your kids’ personalities really shine through in their individual encounters. How about that puppy?!?
The museum was really nice! Very small and quaint and since no one else was there the kids had plenty of time to talk to Santa and his wife….maybe too much time!!! LOL!! I don’t know about that puppy! Part of me wants to get it for the kid’s sakes but part of me knows I really can’t handle a puppy!!! Decisions…decisions!!
I second the puppy vote. (Hee hee!)
This is so adorable!!!
Thank you!
I love the vests!!! How cute was this! Bless Iris wanting to get on the Sleigh – ahh take me back to being a child once again ….
Thanks! I love dressing the kiddos up! I’m sure they will begin rebelling anytime now so I’m taking full advantage of it! Oh yes, wouldn’t it be wonderful to be a kid this time of year!!!
Oh I’ll have to read this one in the morning. Been sick and not paying much attention. Hey girlie I tagged you in my blog post. Come on over and see what it’s about. I thought you might have fun with this one! 😉
I will check it out!! I’ll sum up my post for you…You know when Ralphie from the Christmas Story movie wanted the BB gun for Christmas and Santa laughed in his face….well, Iris had her own Christmas Story moment on Saturday!! LOL!! Hope you feel better Sarah!!
Sounds like a lovely and memorable trip! I especially liked what Mrs. Claus said about a pet dog having to be on “your parents wish list.” I think I might have to use this line on my own kids the next time they ask for a dog too! 🙂
Santa and Mrs. Claus really saved my husband and I with their on their toes thinking and responses! Phew….saves me from looking like the bad guy!!! LOL!!
they are such goregeous pics! I couldn’t let mine take their lists as they are 4 sides of A4 long! (no joke) xxxxx
Thank you! Bency really only wants the one thing but Iris encouraged him to add a few more things to his list (I think with stuff she really wants). Now Iris certainly needs to step things down a notch! She’s out of control!!! LOL!
very cute!
Thank you!
Santa got you off the hook, Mother! You don’t have to try to figure out the sleigh ride thing after all. I LOVE the pictures. Although Santa’s beard appears to be growing from his nose!
Love it – so sweet! You were truly blessed to have an experienced Santa and Mrs. Claus . Those sweet people saved your bacon on the sleigh ride AND the puppy. I’m kind of sad. I was so hoping to find out how you figured out how to pull that off….
Oh! Your 3 kids are too adorable! 🙂 Bency made me laugh, trying to set it right! & Why not a puppy? 🙂 guess not on your list this year! 🙂 they look like they had a fun day! 🙂
That’s hysterical. Really. Your kids are a hoot.
It’s sad that not even a visit to Santa can be a mundane moment!!!
This has to be the cutest blog ever. Once again a lovely read with fabulous photos.
thank you so much!