Preparations 6 - letter to Santa
Raymond Brigg's 'Father Christmas' has a lot to answer for.
The antics of this off season Santa - a grumpy glutton who's catchphrase is 'Bloomin' Christmas' - have captivated my boys. So much so, that Mark's letter to Santa this year started with 'I hope you won't be too drunk to get here'.
This was the home version and not the one they were asked to write at school. He proudly informed me that one had gone on for two-and-a-quarter pages! I shudder to think. How did I breed such a consumer?
But at least he's hospitable. Because he's designed a sign to direct Santa to refreshments. As an 'in return' gift.
But at least he's hospitable. Because he's designed a sign to direct Santa to refreshments. As an 'in return' gift.
Also he puts in a request for his brother and talks about being grateful! At least he is a thoughtful, appreciative consumer!
Posted by: ljmax | 12 December 2007 at 22:39
Ali my luv, you should live here! The Monster leaves daily updates on the fridge with prices, descriptions and Argos codes!!! He changes his mind like the wind and has no idea that Santa has in fact ignored all his requests and gone for Lego Exoforce instead!!Yesterday was Star Wars, today Dr Who, Monday was Transformers! Minx wants her Granny back. Simple.Lxxxx
Posted by: Lesley | 12 December 2007 at 23:05
just magic!
Posted by: tiel | 12 December 2007 at 23:23
aww....so precious! x
Posted by: picperfic | 12 December 2007 at 23:39
Very cute indeed. I was always a fungus the bogeyman fan.
Posted by: Lina | 12 December 2007 at 23:50
Oh bless - that is just gorgeous! I LOVE that he is grateful, has thought of his brother and has left a map! Firstborns are so serious aren't they.
Posted by: Louise | 13 December 2007 at 00:03
How very cute! The opening line makes me laugh out loud! Kids are something else, aren't they?
Posted by: Junie Moon | 13 December 2007 at 00:24
I like how he asked for this big thing for himself and then he was all, "What? The pipsqueak? Just bring him a pen." I hope Santa isn't too drunk to get there, too!paperfoxling@yahoo.com
Posted by: http://smallfox.typepad.com | 13 December 2007 at 00:25
he , he, well it is a BIG day for santa, all those people leaving out beers & port (etc) for him, it would be rude for him not to have a few...
Posted by: Christie | 13 December 2007 at 02:14
How very very cute! Funnier still was the fact our Net Nanny blocked your blog today because of the (I quote) "Drugs/Alcohol" on your site. I think Mr Briggs would like that...
Posted by: Victoria | 13 December 2007 at 02:30
Oh oh oh! I had the book as a kid... :) Such fun. I wonder where it went off to?
Posted by: Becky | 13 December 2007 at 03:32
Awwww, that is a lovely letter - shows he is thinking of others besides himself and remembers his pleases and thank yous. No.2 wrote on his that he had 'tryed to be good' which I don't think is the truth, whole truth and nothing but the truth. :-) x
Posted by: Kitty | 13 December 2007 at 07:12
My not so little chappie rang Snta up on a Santa-line we have here and told him that we would be at his grandparents house so please deliver the presents there, but not to worry because we would leave drink and cookies at our house ... he was just stirring, the rat bag.
Posted by: Megan Young | 13 December 2007 at 07:53
fantastic. Made melaugh out loud
Posted by: Joanna Butchart | 13 December 2007 at 12:09
I love it!
Posted by: Lucy | 13 December 2007 at 12:16
that's a great book, I shall have to hunt it out, I'd forgotten we had it too.love the letter, especially the map!
Posted by: driftwood | 13 December 2007 at 12:55
that sign is hilarious, ali! reminds me of Arthur's Christmas - have you all read that one?
Posted by: kirsten | 13 December 2007 at 14:22
Super cute!Your kid is a real event planner. Signs are very important! Santa will know exactly where to go :)
Posted by: Claudia | 13 December 2007 at 14:34
How sweet!!We haven't written ours yet. Apparently Santa is magic and 'knows' everything anyway...
Posted by: Monica, quilt while you,re ahead | 13 December 2007 at 17:36
I can't wait until Squidge starts leaving letters for Santa!!
Posted by: Lindy | 13 December 2007 at 17:52
An in-return gift! I love it. He must have been brung up proper-like.
Posted by: alice c | 13 December 2007 at 22:33
Too Funny! How lucky you are to have a child at Christmas -- those are the best years! ;-)
Posted by: Thimbleanna | 14 December 2007 at 04:46
what a fab note - I love that he will be gratefull and that he wrote it from him and Johnny. We've been to visit Father Christmas today (Amy has an inset day) and the little minx changed her mind about what she was going to ask for at the last minute - I thought I'd finished the shopping but shall be found back at Toys R Us first thing on Monday morning!
Posted by: julie | 14 December 2007 at 17:11
So adorable!
Posted by: Hannah | 14 December 2007 at 18:18
"hope you won't be too drunk to get here!" aww bless! I wish I had that belief in Santa, it made Christmas so magical! x
Posted by: Bev and Ollie O | 14 December 2007 at 20:44