Santa Clause

Santa does exist. Proof? No parent in their right mind would give a 6-year-old a drum set.

It's tough enough to get rest as a parent, so Santa tends to bring gifts which are quiet. Even if it's a game console, Santa knows that a nice set of ear phones go great with the potential mind destroyer.

When I was a kid, we got quiet gifts. That doesn't mean we didn't find ways to make them noisy, because we did.

One year, the hot items were Mattel toys that were fun. They were cameras that with a push of a button would instantly turn into a gun. The handle and plastic barrel would instantly pop out. We quickly grew bored with that, so my brother and I thought it would be fun to have the barrel pop out and shatter the glass ornaments on the tree. It was great fun until my Mother decided to investgate the noise. Ouch!

My point? Kids will find ways to be noisy, no matter the gift. No need for Santa to help out. That's what Aunts and Uncles are for, purely out of evil revenge.

May you and your loved ones have a very Merry Christmas. Please consider inviting someone you know that might not have a place to go and would otherwise be alone.

See you tomorrow.