The other day we went to Historic Oak View County park (all of my local readers should go there, by the way) for their sleigh ride and cider celebration. They had storytelling, a band, hammered dulcimer, and the house was decorated for Christmas. They also had Santa Claus, and since we got there early we were able to go see him before there was any line.
Unfortunately, it was also before I was able to prepare my kids. We really don't talk very much about Santa around here---the closest we get is watching the Phineas and Ferb Christmas special. So Amanda and Luke were left without very much context. Amanda went first, and when Santa asked her what she wanted for Christmas she said, "Nothing." He asked if she was sure, and I mentioned that she had wanted a pony and we talked about that for a while. He asked again if there was anything she wanted and she saw the big basket of mini candy canes on the floor, for giving out to kids. "I'd like a huge basket of candy canes, please."
Then it was Luke's turn. He ended up asking for a Christmas Carrot, which is about 2 feet long, blue, and glows in the dark. He thought the entire thing was extremely silly, and he enjoyed it very much. He'll tell you all about his Christmas Carrot, if you ask him.
Finally, Ella got her turn. "I'd like a Kaya American Girl doll." I think he was a bit relieved for a little bit of consumerism, or at least a recognizable gift. We'll see who gets their wish...
Unfortunately, it was also before I was able to prepare my kids. We really don't talk very much about Santa around here---the closest we get is watching the Phineas and Ferb Christmas special. So Amanda and Luke were left without very much context. Amanda went first, and when Santa asked her what she wanted for Christmas she said, "Nothing." He asked if she was sure, and I mentioned that she had wanted a pony and we talked about that for a while. He asked again if there was anything she wanted and she saw the big basket of mini candy canes on the floor, for giving out to kids. "I'd like a huge basket of candy canes, please."
Then it was Luke's turn. He ended up asking for a Christmas Carrot, which is about 2 feet long, blue, and glows in the dark. He thought the entire thing was extremely silly, and he enjoyed it very much. He'll tell you all about his Christmas Carrot, if you ask him.
Finally, Ella got her turn. "I'd like a Kaya American Girl doll." I think he was a bit relieved for a little bit of consumerism, or at least a recognizable gift. We'll see who gets their wish...
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