Monday 12 December 2011

What they asked Santa for Christmas...and what they asked me!

Got caught on the hop the other day while doing a spot of Christms shopping at Snape Maltings. There was Santa. Bog Boy, my youngest spotted him and starting yelping in excitment. There was nothing for it but to join the queue to say hello.
Both boys went up. I was quite sure they would both be demanding all sorts that I couldn't possibly give let alone afford. And they were bound to rattle off a whole list of things thaty I am sure they are not meant to even know about let alone want for Christmas, wierd action agames for their Wii, horrid plastic toys that I loathe and well basically show me up for the dreadful mother I am. I waited in trepidation.
"Now young man," says Santa, "have you been a good boy?"
"Yes Santa," nods the youngest sagely.
"And what would you like then for Christmas?"
"An Anbarrow and some lego..."
"Is that it?"
"Yes, Santa"
"Well if you are good until Christmas I will see what I can do..."
Then it was my eldests turn...surley now I will get the massive great list. DS3, X-Box you know the works...
"What would you like?"
"Just a Happy Christmas, please Santa"
Sometimes they catch you on the hop and bring a lump to your throat. I was so proud of them. They are both quite wonderful that was until I got into the car...
"Mum?"
"Yes, Darlings...."
"Can you get us a Playsation for Christmas....?"

11 comments:

The mum of all trades said...

aw that was lovely! even with asking for a playstation after it.

mrsnesbitt said...

What's an Anbarrow?

Anonymous said...

How sweet - perhaps a little overwhelmed at Santa's presence!!

CJ x

Wally B said...

Some of those santa suits are a bit threadbare. They probably thought he was a bit down on his luck and didn't want to push it. You, on the other hand..........

Suburbia said...

Cute!
(How annoying not to ask him for the big stuff, it would have saved you getting it!!!)

Irene said...

It's too bad that they asked you for the expensive things. How do you get out of this? XOX

MartaMum said...

ahahah! amazing!!! Your children are very smart!! My daughter has just written a very very long gifts list but she is shy to meet Santa Claus! She prefers to make things clear in a professional letter! ahahaha! Kids are faboulos!

Ladybird World Mother said...

Now THAT was worth staying up a little longer while waiting for Husband to finish bath so that I can have one... LOVE Snape Maltings, and know exactly where you were... and LOVE what your boys said. Sweet. Even the last bit!
xxxx

Ladybird World Mother said...

Now THAT was worth staying up a little longer while waiting for Husband to finish bath so that I can have one... LOVE Snape Maltings, and know exactly where you were... and LOVE what your boys said. Sweet. Even the last bit!
xxxx

Marcheline said...

It's my birthday! Come by my blog for a cocktail and a weenie in a blanket! 8-)

Riley Arnold said...

Thanks ffor this blog post

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