Madness In The Middle Kingdom

What an original title ….

Yesterday a newly arrived teacher named Euan had a kids Christmas party at his place where they kids decked a small tree and got a visit from Santa.
It went something like this.

Twas the week before Christmas and in Euan’s place
Were a dozen crazy kids with joy on their face.

The kids waited anxiously, nervously and tensely
For Santa to arrive in the form of one Jim Spensely.

To his Dad Carter had just finishing saying No No No
When from outside the apartment we heard Ho Ho Ho!

It was Santa, it was Santa - I’m telling the truth
He had a sack full of toys and one elf named Ruth.

Each child on Santa’s knee asking for toys one by one
Was it Santa or the kids who were having more fun?

Carter wasn’t sure about the right jolly old elf
But he got on Santa’s knee in spite of himself.

Blake had the camera and was taking some shots
While I encouraged Carter to ask Santa for lots.

True to his form Carter spoke barely a word
He’s a great little kid if he could only be heard.

Both he and Magnus got exactly the same gift
“It’s the same” said Santa, “so there shall be no rift.”

After the presents were given to all the kids with such care
It was time for Old St. Nick to get out of there.

As each child was grinning from ear to ear
We heard Santa say “We’ll see you next year”

Some photos of the event

Santa and a reluctant Carter

Carter and Magnus’ “Charlie Brown” tree

The host of the party - Euan