Anthony is Santa!

Dec. 19th 2009

Our six year old son, Anthony, has decided to play Santa. The first thing you must realize about Anthony is that he has a huge imagination, along with a mild form of Asperger's, which can quickly lead to meltdown city!
It all started with a pair of reindeer ears that he brought home from school. We quickly all became his reindeer, while he shouted out orders. This included catching popcorn in our mouths for food. My heart was so blessed when he decided to grab a big sack, and put toys in it for boys and girls. Together he and Sissy gathered up a bag of their toys, and prepared to spread the Christmas cheer. Anthony put a pillow under his shirt, wore a cut out beard and santa hat, and slung the bag over his shoulder. Sissy was given the job of reindeer, and helper elf. At his persistance, we waited until nightfall, and then wheeled him out to deliver gifts.
A jolly "ho ho ho!" could be heard from a six year old boy in his make believe sleigh, with a mommy and daddy reindeer taking the lead! His little helper elf was sitting in the back of the wagon with him.
His smile got bigger and prouder as we presented neighbor kids with small gifts, and even when helper elf tried to steal the show by taking the reins from Santa, he was a good sport. Did I mention he had a whip to keep us all in line?
Such a precious Christmas memory, even though it was bitter cold, it taught him the joy of giving, and best of all, he came up with the idea all on his own! We made it through the whole night with no meltdowns from santa, (only santas little helper) and I swear his heart grew 2 sizes!