Tuesday, November 29, 2011

I Really Am One of Santa's Helpers

Ahh.  The things you learn about a person who blogs.
This is me....a very long time ago.  I had the best part time job on the planet.
For years I tried to figure out how to become an Elf at Toronto's Eaton Centre.  Finally, during my first year as a student at Ryerson I walked over to Eatons (now long gone) and waited until personnel would see me.  I can't tell you how much fun I had!
The cutie in this picture is my cousin Christina.  I was her babysitter.  Can you imagine her surprise to discover I worked for Santa too?  I remember this moment like it was just yesterday.  Christina is now a Mom and I bet she takes her kids for a Santa portrait.
Because I was an Elf I think I will always be an Elf at Christmas.  
I may not get to wear the costume but I know there are many ways to make Christmas special for children.  Good deeds.  Good thoughts.
Have a good day.

Late thought.
I guess I could always apply to be Santa's Wife!  Why didn't I think of that sooner? Next year!!!

3 comments:

  1. You must have had a hoot!
    Although I and my brother enjoyed many a Santa picture over the years at the Eatons in Montreal, my daughters were never that enthusiastic. My younger girl always wrestled with Santa in a sort of get-me-out-of-here sort of way!
    - Monica

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  2. Thanks for emailing Monica! I always love to see those photos of kids trying to get away....we have the funniest photo of my nephew giving Santa the "who do you think you are" look!

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  3. Lol, I guess you could be Santa's wife but she never gets any attention. It's Santa and the elves everyone truly loves. Great picture. Thanks for sharing a truly wonderful memory with us :)

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