Ho Ho Holiday Party

We headed to our annual Kroeck Christmas party and amazingly, the hosts knew Santa! He made a brief appearance (much too brief for Marco's tase), heard some Christmas wishes, took some pictures and rode off in his Volkswagon, err, sleigh.

Marco stuck to his guns with his Christmas list, "A godzilla and a lollipop tree," and even offered Santa proof of his goodness. "I picked up all my toys and put them in the blue basket - a godzilla... and a lollipop tree." (Yes, repetition helps Santa remember.)

Side note: It was just that morning that we had this conversation that left me reeling:
"Santa is going to ask you what you want and you can tell him about your godzilla and lollipop treat."
"Did you say tree or treat Mama?"
"Treat."
"No, I want a lollipop TREE!"
(Oh, that should be easy.)

As if I needed more proof that Marco clearly favors me, he loved Santa. And he punctuated his love with contentment. No, he didn't scream or cry, nary a smile. He just sat there, happy to stay all day. He was very upset when his turn was over and had to be pried off of Santa's lap and then quickly barked, "Can I have another turn after Thomas?!"

Santa must have agreed that Marco was a good boy because he brought him a godzilla, a remote control car and... a lollipop tree.