On a Saturday morning we wrapped up warm and went out as a family to see Santa, who was making a big arrival at Birkacre. We were all giddy when we joined the big crowd and listened to the brass band play Christmas songs as we waiting for the sleigh.
The boys both thought the reindeer were cool. The elf said it was Rudolf! Oscar asked, "Where's his red nose, then?". The elf said he gets his red nose on Christmas Eve. Crisis avoided.
Oscar was so excited to get near to Santa and meet him, that when it was finally his turn Oscar seemed a bit overcome. Santa said hello and asked for a high five. Oscar froze and didn't say a word, just nodded his head gently. Santa also asked Barney for a high five, and Barney just watched him placidly with a vague disinterest.
This Monday was Oscar's Christmas School Fair. He went to see Santa again, this time feeling a little more confident. We went into the grotto, and Oscar was still a bit star struck..He sat there gazing in awe, only finding the courage to talk when he had to tell Santa what he wanted for Christmas, then suddenly he was able to say a LONG list! Barney slept. He seems altogether underwhelmed over Santa.
After a pleasant visit with Santa we walked down the corridor back to the fair. Oscar was holding onto the selection box Santa had given him, with a thoughtful look on his face.
Then he asked, "Mummy, was that the REAL Santa?"
"Yes, he's very nice, isn't he!"
"But he wasn't wearing his glasses this time."
"Oh dear! It must be because he's been so busy in the workshop, that he had to hurry here and left his glasses at home by accident."
(silence as Oscar quietly considers)
"...Yeah I think you're right."
Second crisis avoided. He's due to meet Santa again this week at another party. Better start thinking of more ideas to explain small changes in his looks since the last time...
Nice to meet you Santa!
