I originally posted this last year, but it's worth repeating. We did not see Santa this year, alas, that chapter is completely closed. However, I have some beautifully written lists. The minis made sure that there is no question as to what their wishes are. Merry! Merry!
Mr. Pearl circa 1971
Fisherman circa 1999
Sweet Pea circa 2002
Sport Cort circa 2004
The crying table displayPlease don't call CPS on me. I can't help it. I think the pictures of my terrified, bawling babies on Santa's lap are precious! They are in cute frames and displayed on their own table in the living room. There is a bonus, too! I have a picture of Mr. Pearl looking the same way when he was a babe. It's priceless! Now, some of you may be wondering where the pictures of me are. I had abusive parents, as well. We did the Santa torture thing, but I can't find the pics! My mom didn't force it too much, as Santa looks a lot like a clown to a small child and well, I am terrified of clowns, but we did go once or twice! I don't blame children for being afraid!
We are constantly warning our children of "stranger danger" and then forcing them to cheerfully sit in the lap of a strange man with a long, itchy beard and weird red suit who is going to sneak in their house while they are sleeping is just wrong. It's confusing! It's scary! No wonder they cry! This year was the first year in thirteen years that the minis didn't want to see Santa. The oldest two are feeling too cool, yet still want to receive presents from the old boy, mind you. Sport Cort didn't want to appear uncool, so he went along with the older two. He informed me when I asked him to make me a list of what he wanted Santa to bring him that Santa can read minds, so a list isn't necessary. Ok. I let him know that Santa is not God and list is a good idea. A list has yet to materialize.
So, are you abusing your children this holiday season? It's worth it! (wink wink, nudge nudge) Have a wonderful weekend!
This picture is from four years ago. There doesn't seem to be any lasting damage.The minis are all smiles!
Ho-Ho-H0,
Krissy
Those are hysterical. Once when my daughter was about 18 mos I sat her on a pony at a birthday party and she screamed and cried hysterically. So like any good mother I took her down - after I took a picture. :}
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI guess Cort and Reed must have figured out about Santa's mind-reading abilities together. That's exactly what Reed told me, too!
ReplyDeleteHi. I am sorry I am just now catching up on blog reading! Moving about did me in!! I love this post, so classic! I love that you have the whole family with Santa!
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