Nathan has been veeeeeery worried that he's not going to sit on Santa's lap....for almost 4 weeks now. I have to admit that when I look at the calendar I'm a bit concerned myself. I've told him he should write his list and we'll mail it and he does but it doesn't take the worry out of his eyes. Last year he was super sad when Santa didn't bring him the one thing he wanted. (In Santa's defense, the one thing he wanted was a bike but we were in dire financial straits due to the economy and there was no way we could afford even a very cheap bike.) Still, we underestimated how much it meant to him because we were both surprised on the way to Grandma's on Christmas Day to see Nathan with big alligator tears running down his cheeks. When asked what was wrong he said very quietly, "I'm sorry I was a naughty boy, Mommy." I was shocked and said, "Nathan you are NOT a naughty boy! Why would you think that!" He responded, "Because Santa didn't bring my bike." So you see I would do just about anything this year to make sure that Christmas is very magical and not at all sad. Which would mean a visit to Santa so he could make SURE there was no mistake this year!
But...reality and wishes don't always coincide do they? Between speech, school, Christmas parties, Christmas programs, etc. it doesn't look like there is a "built-in" Santa anywhere. Our ward is not having a Christmas party so he won't be there. He won't be at school. He WILL be at the City Hall Saturday where Eva is performing but the line is 3-5 hours (yes I really said hours) long and we are going to a family gingerbread party so we can't stay that long. We could possibly stop at a mall and try but I think that takes a very long time also and I can't even get to a mall until 6:30 PM or later and only on a few nights. Wal-Mart usually has a Santa but I can't figure out when. Grrrr. What's a mom supposed to do?
So I was very excited to see these "Official Santa mail" kits and to find that they are half off today, although given the circumstances I may have caved anyway:
https://www.groopdealz.com/index/index/deal/72/ref/11880
I'm hoping they get here in time for Family Home Evening next week! And REALLY hoping that it puts poor Nathan's mind at ease!!!
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We are going to see scuba divig Santa at Dive Addicts on Saturday. I know you aren't coming out until 2 but on the off chance you want to come early with Nathan he could see him.
that was just heart breaking! poor Nathan, I hope his wishes come true!
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