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Once upon a time on Christmas Eve, when Chelsea was just a wee one, Yann took great care to dress up as Santa Claus. He sported a red costume, stuffed pillows under his belt looking jolly and round. He arranged the white fake beard, making sure every curly hair was in place. Then he pulled up the borrowed black boots...Voila! Yann was Santa!
Santa arrived saying, "O O O!" Chelsea didn't notice the French accent, but what she did notice snowed me under...when Santa left Chelsea turned to me and said,
"Santa has the same ring (wedding,) as Daddy! Nice Daddy Santa!"
photo: A porcelain figurine of the jolly guy, with an endearing twinkle in his eye!
Observant little booger!! Good story!!
Posted by: patpaulk | 14 December 2006 at 01:27 PM
What a treasure and the memory to go with it!
Litttle Chelsea was an observant little girl!
Corey thank you for spreading
~*JOY*~ all year round!
hugs NG
Posted by: naturegirl | 14 December 2006 at 01:30 PM
"Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childhood days, recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth, and transport the traveler back to his own fireside and quiet home!"
~Charles Dickens.
Bless you sugar plums and thanks for sharing your heart each day in every way.
It means so much!
Love you Sugar Plum!
Jeanne
X0X0
Posted by: Jeanne | 14 December 2006 at 01:31 PM
leave it to kids to notice the little details... like a wedding ring !
Posted by: diana | 14 December 2006 at 01:43 PM
That girl is brilliant.
Posted by: Shannon | 14 December 2006 at 01:48 PM
I love this story. Also never thought of Santa laughing with an accent. TOO funny!
Posted by: Acey | 14 December 2006 at 01:48 PM
I love this story. Also never thought of Santa laughing with an accent. TOO funny!
Posted by: Acey | 14 December 2006 at 01:49 PM
Wow what an eye in one so little. Many adults wouldn't have even noticed that. I love the idea of hearing Santa laugh (and speak in French).
Posted by: Penny | 14 December 2006 at 02:02 PM
I believe there is an adage,
"It's a wise child that knows it's own father",
I'm not sure what it means exactly or where it came from..but it seems to fit here.
Smart girl Chelsea..
Posted by: sheila | 14 December 2006 at 02:12 PM
Aww...your Frenchhusband is a star! I love that Chelsea is a smarty one, so adorable and observant.
Posted by: cruststation | 14 December 2006 at 02:24 PM
Cute Story!!! I love a good laugh, especially when it starts my day.
Posted by: Gardengirl | 14 December 2006 at 02:25 PM
Those clever little ducks don't miss a trick do they!?
Très mignon histoire...
Posted by: ParisBreakfasts | 14 December 2006 at 02:59 PM
They don't miss a trick, do they?? Blessings to you during this advent season...
xo-
mad
Posted by: Mary Anne Davis | 14 December 2006 at 03:02 PM
Hmmm...do you think Yann might oblige us by dressing up for your blog fans..?
I'd LOVE to see him in his Santa costume or any other outfit for that matter.
Even no outfit...
How 'bout a 2007 Yann Calendar for us!
I'm in!
Posted by: Anonymouse | 14 December 2006 at 03:03 PM
What a cute story!
Posted by: Teresa Sheeley | 14 December 2006 at 03:21 PM
We try so hard sometimes, only to be foiled by the details. I'm sure Yann was a wonderful Santa.
Posted by: Star | 14 December 2006 at 03:30 PM
Kids notice everything!!
...sweet story...
Posted by: Dawn | 14 December 2006 at 03:59 PM
Oh, the wisdom and intelligence of little children.....probably because they're still so fresh from God. Love it!
Posted by: Anna | 14 December 2006 at 04:14 PM
What a wonderful memory! This year my 5 yr. old jumped right up on Santa's lap, but called me over to make sure that she had been a good girl this year and to tell her what she wanted(she told me in the car just in case she forgot). The 2 yr old didn't want anything to do with Santa, but wanted to see the sliegh and reindeer. I think she takes after me I would cry everytime my parents took me near Santa...my younger brother would just laugh at me and run up to Santa. Have a joyous christmas season.
Posted by: Jeanette | 14 December 2006 at 04:16 PM
And THAT was when you realized that your daughter was and is BRILLIANT! She was quite the observant little one. It's so sweet that Yann dressed up for his little girl. Awww! He IS a nice daddy Santa.
Posted by: susanna | 14 December 2006 at 04:44 PM
Just wonderful. Oh such memories, such sweet memories. xx
Posted by: Cherry Menlove | 14 December 2006 at 05:27 PM
Such a sweet story.
Posted by: Paris Parfait | 14 December 2006 at 06:01 PM
Corey,
What a cute story!
I can't believe that she noticed his wedding ring! LOL
Lorene
Posted by: Lorene Silva | 14 December 2006 at 06:25 PM
That is a cute story & an observant kid.
Hey, I have a poll about Santa Claus at the Leader Lounge.
http://www.leaderlounge.com
Should we tell our kids he's real or not? What' do you think.
Posted by: Storms | 14 December 2006 at 07:44 PM
Did you two ever give her the opportunity to sing "I Saw Momma Kissing Santa Claus"? Tell all!
Darla
Posted by: Darla | 14 December 2006 at 07:59 PM
My husband dressed up as Santa (with a lot of work) for our oldest who was 5 at the time and 20 of his friends at a christmas party we were throwing. When my hubby walked in as santa my eldest yelled out, "DADDY!"...he knew just from the eye's.
Great story and pic!
a.
Posted by: a. | 14 December 2006 at 08:12 PM
lol...what a beautiful story, she obviously has an eye for detail, just like her Mum!
Posted by: nel | 14 December 2006 at 10:11 PM
Out of the mouths of babes and an object lesson that we should never think we can put something past a child. They see everything. Lovely story, Corey.
Posted by: annieelf | 14 December 2006 at 10:12 PM
what a sweet Christmas memory, thanks for sharing it and spreading some Yule cheer.
Patty
Posted by: patty van dorin | 14 December 2006 at 10:15 PM
Sweet memories are the very best Christmas decorations for years and years......
Posted by: Britt-Arnhild | 14 December 2006 at 10:19 PM
Well-known fact: Can't get anything past children.
Posted by: Rethabile | 14 December 2006 at 11:19 PM
My daughter used to find the song "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" highly offensive, because she felt that was the story of a horrid betrayal of Daddy. This put me in a real dilemma!! Either endorse the apparent adultery, or burst her bubble of Santa belief. What was a mother to say??
Posted by: MB | 15 December 2006 at 12:40 AM
At least you know your husband never takes his wedding ring off!
And that little statue played a trick avec mes yeux! I thought Santa was reaching behind to scratch his derriere, but then realized that was his sack of toys and not his arm.
In related news, when I was young, we had a red bean-bag ottoman. On Christmas morning, I came out and caught a glimpse of it in the corner, thought that santa was STILL in the house and ran screaming to the bedroom. NO nice daddy Santa for me!
Posted by: Blondie | 15 December 2006 at 01:55 AM
Years ago, when one of my nephews was about six, my sister recruited me to play Santa on the phone with voice as deep as it would go. After a few moments of vocal strain, Z. commented that "Santa" sounded like a girl. I HoHoHo'd my way through that, but the next year I was Mrs. Claus.
Posted by: deirdre | 15 December 2006 at 05:55 AM
I think it broke my heart a little when I first discovered Santa wasn't real. I, of course, immediately told my little sister.
Posted by: Linda | 15 December 2006 at 07:21 AM
I loved the "O O O" french Santa!!
Let's hope she continues to spot the wedding rings!!
Posted by: gracie | 15 December 2006 at 12:44 PM
another fairy tale you have the secret for !!!
Posted by: eivlys | 15 December 2006 at 09:40 PM
It is hard to pull one over on kids of any age:) Love this...........
Posted by: Linda Harre | 16 December 2006 at 05:12 PM
Wonderful memories!
Posted by: simple me | 18 December 2006 at 11:43 PM
Daddy Santa's are the best....hugs
Posted by: mary jane | 20 December 2006 at 05:03 AM