Hello, boys and girls! It's Christmas time again! Ho, Ho, Ho!   I am so excited!!!   It has been snowing for some time here at theNorth Pole and you know what that means, the elves are working around the clock to fill my list of toys. There are so many things for me to do this time of year.

This morning I had breakfast with the elves. They assured me they were on schedule making all the toys BUT, they want to make sure that they have all of the Christmas Wish Lists from all the boys and girls. So, if you haven't done so already, don't forget to mail me your list and tell me what you want and what you are doing too. I would love to hear from you. Ho! Ho! Ho! Email it to santa@northpole.net.   I will try to get you something off your list -- and I hope you were good during the year.  I check into that too you know.

This afternoon I went to check on the Reindeer. They have a big job coming up. My sleigh is mighty heavy you know when it is full of toys on Christmas Eve. Ho! Ho! Ho!  Just saying Christmas Eve gets me excited. I did the Reindeer Inspection to make sure they were all in tip top flying shape. Dancer and Comet put on a little weight and have to eat low-fat oats for a while until they are at flight weight again. I don't want to have to stop along the way for a rest. It takes all night long to go all the way around the world delivering toys.

And this evening Mrs. Claus has arranged for me to stay home after supper and try on my Red Suit. It is the first fitting since last Christmas. I hope it still fits!!!!!   But not to worry, Mrs. Claus is a wonder with needle and thread. A little nip and tuck there and it should fit me just fine.

I sure hope the elves have remembered to shine my boots. Last year I lost my hat, if you recall, and everyone was so busy looking for it that I left on Christmas eve without my boots shined up!!!   Well, I better get busy or Christmas Eve will be here before I know it!!!  Be good and I will see you Christmas Eve!!!

                                                                                                Love Santa