I guess I've stated enough in various posts, PMs and in my stories, that I bear a resemblance to a certain white-bearded jolly old man. And I have had small children, especially this time of the year, run up to me and tell me that they have been a good boy or girl this year, along with rattling off their Christmas wish list, and that is without the red coat and hat!

I also happen to have been given a heavy weight jacket several years ago. So several years ago I began wearing the red jacket along with a Santa hat to work. Thinking what the heck, if you look the part OWN IT!

Did I mention I work for a large school district?

So the final day of school before everyone got out for the holidays, I walk into the library of one of the elementary schools, of course wearing my almost official uniform of the season, where unknown to me, all the kindergarten teachers have brought their students to watch a Disney movie. I think cracks appeared in the walls of the building from the screams and shouts of "SANTA's HERE!"

The teachers and librarian were no help, all of them laughing so hard at the reaction of the kids once they saw me, I think one actually fell to the floor laughing so hard, it was hard to tell with the sea of 6 year olds surrounding me!

Over the years of wearing the coat and hat to work for a week or so prior to Christmas break, I have received many reactions but that has got to be the biggest reaction I have seen yet :)

So it's Christmas eve, the coat and hat has once again been stored in the closet until next year.

Just thought I would share that with everyone,

Merry Christmas!