Let me first say, "Hello!! to all of you who contacted Mrs. Claus and asked me to do a blog again." I am happy that I really do have some online followers. I thought the blog was only being read by me and Mrs. Claus.
After much thought I have decided that I would make blog entries every few days or so when things are hopping (oh, wait that's the Easter bunny's line)...when things get sliding along.
OK, lets all get caught up.
Santa arrived a week ago today so I could slide into meeting with the kids. After an almost GREAT ride over here by my Chief Pilot Elf John (we hit some fun weather near our destination) I was picked up by the Photo Set Manager. As he was driving Santa to the hotel, he asked if I was ready for a TV promotion spot that I was going to do at the mall in an hour!? SOOO after some discussion, and finding out some last minute changes, Santa was ready to go. I arrived at the set and it was great! Kids started to call out my name, and some came over to see if I was ready to start seeing all my fans. Sorry to say, I was not able to sit with the kids then but we did talk, do high fives, and a few fist bumps as the TV crew ended up being 45 minutes late. Then after some glitches it was my turn for the TV crew, and it went really well (of course).
Last Saturday was the big day to start seeing all my little friends, and I was excited to get going. So after a couple of introductions and a Q & A time (surprise!) we were off and sliding. Each day so far we have been ahead of last year's numbers in kids, photos, and smiles! People really like the workshop Santa style, or as they keep calling it the " relaxed Santa" style. Whatever it is called it works for me!
So what are the kids asking for is year? and how close have I come to being wiped out? (really close). All the big names are back like Barbie, Lego's, anything Transformers, and of course Apple anything.
Some of the more memorable requests include:
1) A 4-5 yr old boy asking for a blue sippen (chiffon) dress with a bow, and shoes! I asked the boy if he was asking for himself or mom? Yep, mom snuck in an order.
2) Another very little boy kept asking for all girl items - makeup, dresses, shoes and so on. I looked at mom and she said that is all he has been asking about for weeks. I even tried to move him into another direction and had no luck. I hope he has a great Christmas.
3) A young girl came with her family and just as she got in front of me...she looked up towards the sky with a look that only means one thing...she had an accident. Santa had a puddle on the carpet, but NOT on him. :o) Needless to say, she did not stay for pictures, and hurried off. Then the Mall's cleaning crew came in and cleaned up so I could continue seeing my fans.
4) A 15-yr old young lady came and asked Santa to mediate a dispute between her and her parents. (I do everything!) So the dialogue went something like this:
Santa: What am I mediating?
Young Lady: I want to get a tattoo and they said no.
Santa: Why would you want to get a tattoo?
Young Lady: It's a form of self expression. It's art!
Santa: What do you want to get? A little heart?
Young Lady: Yes.
Santa: You are a very pretty girl and you should not listen to your boyfriend.
Young Lady: My boyfriend didn't tell me to get the tattoo.
Santa: Uh-huh. You should try a sticker first!
Young Lady: Okay...?!?
Santa: Merry Christmas!
Today is Thanksgiving and Santa gets the day off...so I am going to take a Santa nap...again. Hope everyone is having a GREAT Thanksgiving!! I hope you will like the new way I'm posting my blog. If you have ANY questions, feel free to talk with Mrs. Claus. :o)
Santa
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