Real v's Not Real

Last weekend we took the plunge and headed to the mall for a Santa photo as it has been several years since the last one. I think half of Canberra had the same idea as the line was very long...we estimated an hour's wait so opted to go shopping, lunch and coffee in hope that the line may decrease.

Wishful thinking...we returned to find the line a little shorter so made the decision to look at the line at the Myer Santa. Much shorter, slightly cheaper but as we stood and waited and waited and waited it was obvious they were way less organised and efficient. Eventually we found ourselves at the front of the line and ready to meet Santa.

While waiting in the line, Ella had declared to me that this wasn't the real Santa! Who was he then? Just a man dressed up - one of Santa's helpers and the other Santa in the mall wasn't real either! Probing further I asked who was the real Santa and where was he? Ella then went on the making it up as she went along...well there are 2 no 4 Santas...one for this half of the world, one for that half of the world.....

Daryl and Michelle went on a holiday to Finland and sent a postcard of the real santa in the snow with his reindeer...but Ella wasn't convinced with him either. I can't remember why he wasn't the real one. Oh the complex mind of the young ones figuring out the world! At least one thing has been consistent and that is their present request from Santa although Katy's request has expanded to include a scooter... or one might say someone planted a seed!! Here is Ella's first letter to Santa.