Santa Loot

Cousins,
One of the unexpected pleasures for Santa is the "Santa Loot" that I bring home.  Christmas lists, some written carefully in crayon by little hands just beginning to write, some typed on the computer and signed by hand.  Some have drawings of the item requested so Santa will know what it looks like.

There are drawings, cut outs pasted together... snowflakes, coloring book pages with pictures of Santa, Rudolph or Christmas scenes, some children keeping in the lines, others drawing with the freedom of Picasso, not regarding lines or tradition.

Of course, there are cookies, fudge and even a carrot to take to the reindeer.  Some are in a plastic bag, others gift wrapped.  All are appreciated as Santa goes from home to home.

Mrs. Oh My Darlin' Claus is making Santa a Scrapbook to fill with pictures, notes and "loot" so he can look back next year, during the summer months and remember winter snow, white gloves and happy faces.

Then there are the wonderful things, the loot from the heart.  One little girl had what appeared to be a polarfleece belt or scarf  -had snowflakes on it.  She gave it to Santa and made him promise to wear it as he traveled.  It hangs on Santa's belt now.

Another little girl braided a bracelet for Rudolph's nose out of multicolored string during a visit.

All are from the heart, all tugged at the heartstrings.