Santa who?

Do you remember the first time you wrote to Santa? I can’t, but I do remember the last time I wrote to him. I asked for a book from a series I was into. Santa stuffed my stocking with a book I already had. I remember getting so upset because Santa should’ve known I had it already, right? That was the end of my “Dear Santa” writing. I also had an inkling about the driving force behind all those Santa presents by then, so it was about time I let go anyway.

It’s interesting to rebuild that connection with Santa once you have your own kid. Timmy doesn’t have a concept of Santa Claus yet, so when we chanced upon the jolly old fellow at the mall we just had to get a picture. It didn’t go so well though.

I’ll be one of those parents that introduces kids to the idea of Santa. Santa is a mix of magic and love to me, even though I’m a grown-up now and know better than to write to him now (tell that to Brittany of Glee though!). Still I think that the story of Santa is one of generosity, warmth and imagination. This is absolutely premium for little children whose worlds of play are simply rich with possibilities and wonder.

Maybe next year Timmy will be the one chasing Santa and it’ll be Santa who looks like he wants to get away from an insistent toddler. Maybe not as Santa loves kids.

This is Timmy’s first picture with Santa. When he’s older, I think this will make for an interesting story to share with him.

What’s your Santa Claus story? Did you write to Santa as a kid? Are you introducing Santa to your kids? Do share!

Hi! I'm Toni Tiu, and I've been blogging at at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.