Santa Claus!

Well, Miss Madilyn is back on her little feet, so we headed off to the mall yesterday to see Santa Claus!

The girls were both so excited to tell him what they wanted for Christmas! I am so lucky that both of my girls are great with Santa Claus ( and the Easter Bunny for that matter) I know some kids just do not want this person or thing touching them much less holding them! I will be extremely fortunate if our third is the same way!
Oh, Melissa, your post about your troubles with Holiday pictures and kids faces, these are some of the cuter ones, there were some that I just could not bring myself to posting!

Also in the spirit of the season, I found this little poem I wanted to share with you all. For now my girls are not old enough to question it, but I know the day will come, and I REALLY dread that day!

Daddy, Are You Santa Claus ?

“Daddy, are you Santa Claus?”
my daughter asked today
with all the innocence of youth about to melt away
I’ve always hoped this day would come when she was with her Mom
She’s sensitive, I’m hesitant the words may come out wrong
An awkward kind of silence as she peered into my eyes
about to learn the righteousness of “ grown-up people’s “ lies
I crossed my fingers, took a breath and pulled her on my lap
kind of just like Santa does beneath his Christmas cap
“Santa Claus is all the love that fills my heart with joy
when I remember happiness and comfort as a boy
and Santa Claus is all your dreams and wishes coming true
protecting all your innocence to keep the world from view
and Santa Claus is all the words we feel, but never say
and hope that you can understand their meaning, Christmas day"
“Daddy, are you Santa Claus?” she would not be denied
I hugged her reassuringly but deep inside... I cried...

by Jim Morton