It really doesn’t seem all that long ago… but I know that Karen wasn’t but a couple of years old… old enough to know the ‘truth’ about the tooth fairy, the Easter Bunny and Santa…. that they were all “real” just as YOU or ME!
It all started after one fateful visit to Santa Claus… Laura had briefed the children that they would watch Santa Fly in by Helicopter from the North Pole to the local Elks Lodge. The Elks was a familiar place to swim in the summers.
Santa finally made his yearly appearance making a number of passes overhead to the wild and enthusiastic cheers of the children below. However, no one was more happy to see him … than Karen… who carried the biggest smile and burst with many requests this season.
Finally, Karen made it to the head of the line and her mother suggested that she sit on Santa’s lap and tell him what she wanted for Christmas. Santa nodded in approval and said,”Karen, I will make sure that you get all of your special ‘my little ponies’ including “starlight.’ Santa concluded,” besides ,Karen, so I don’t forget, I will make sure I keep your presents on top!”
As Karen prepared to leave Santa, Santa tugged at his beard lowernig it slightly and said, “See you tonight Karen… you see, little one … Santa is YOUR daddy, too!”
Karen beamed ear to ear.
Kristin tried to convince Karen that Santa was ‘just’ dad… but Karen now KNEW that Santa WAS Dad! So, when I finally got home, Karen came up to me… and asked as sweetly as she could,” can I ride with you tonight …. with the reindeer?” “Hmmmm… tonight the Christmas Bear flies alone because he is soooo big and heavy and because his load is sooo heavy with all the presents for the children of the world, Karen… but if Santa could bring one… he would bring you!”
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