On Sannty.nora-Claus and Elves

Happy holidays to all! This might be slightly inappropriate seeing that the majority of my elves are Jewish, but it was too cute not to post. :-)

Whatever your beliefs, this time of year is meant for family, friends, and fun. Call up a neighbor! Have a play date. Sometimes getting out of the house is the only thing that can maintain sanity! Good luck, and happy elf-ing!

On Christmas Magic

The families I have worked for have always been wonderful. They are so kind and I'm just as blessed to have them as they say they are to have me. About 3 years ago I was working for a family with 2 wonderful little girls. Their mother was helping them to write Christmas lists. Soon the talk jumped to all the wonderful attributes we love about jolly old Saint Nick --his rosey nose and cheeks, long beard, and the tummy like a bowl full of jelly. The discussion turned serious when the eldest, C, pondered how Santa would bring them toys when their house was sans fireplace.

"He's magic!" Mom replied cheerfully, steering the conversation away from that slippery, snow covered slope to avoid giving away the secret parents work so hard to keep about the fat man in the big red suit. Grabbing that conversation by the jingle-bell reigns she asked about nanny.nora and the holiday adventures we had planned. Once again the eldest grew serious.

"Nora's magic like Santa, huh Mom?"

To her credit the mom didn't bat an eyelash and happily confirmed the fact.