When visiting Santa, my 7 year old daughter (who still believes) asked if she could come visit him at the North Pole. He said "Sure! I'll pick up up at 4 am Christmas morning when I'm done delivering gifts!" I can't believe a Santa would tell a child this and then leave me with the mess of explaining when it doesn't happen!!! What should I tell her???
Thank you all SO much! I took a little of everything, and it really worked! I bought a large jingle bell ala the Polar Express and left it with a note from Santa. She woke up begging to know what time it was - and said, "But it's after 4 o'clock! Santa's already been here by now...." Then she went out to the tree, and came running into our room with the note and was SOOOO Excited! It did the trick. Merry Christmas to all!
Here's the note: "I have a lot of helpers that meet children during the weeks leading up to Christmas. I tell them all that they should always try their best to grant children's wishes. Sometimes, tho, they don't always remember the rules.
I know one of my helpers said that I would pick you up when I was finished delivering toys this morning and bring you to visit The North Pole. He didn't remember that children can't come to The North Pole, especially on Christmas morning…Rudolph and the rest of the reindeer are quite tired from flying in this big storm, and Mrs. Claus is very nervous about my getting home safely. And the Elves - oh, my! They can hardly move! They've been partying ever since they packed my sleigh and had entirely too much egg nog to drink!
Besides, how would you be able to wake up with your parents and open all your presents?
You are a very special little girl, and you have been so good this year. I'm very proud of you, and look forward to seeing you next December."
Let her "oversleep". Explain Santa came but we just couldn't wake you up! But he left this special card (gift Etc) and Hopes he can see you next year. Nothing Major but maybe a bell like in the Polar Express movie with a special letter. I know my girls would in no way get up at 4 am. Just a thought. I wouldn't try to go in to too much detail. She might lose the magic of Santa.
Oh my!! Here is what I would do! I would tell her that I needed to call Santa to let him know that you were worried about her going to the North Pole because then she would not be home to open her presents. You would tell him that you dont think it is safe! Or, maybe even take her back to that Santa and have the conversation with him..what a bad thing to say! Maybe have a letter come in the mail with an explanation that if he made a mistake, and was just being silly..as we all know kids cant come to the North Pole. And, of course..you could have someone call her if needed. What a terrible predicament!! Hope this helps a little..good luck:( ~A.~
Do you still want her to believe? If so, maybe you could ask a male friend or uncle or someone to give your sweetie a phone call. This person could tell her that he was Santa and he was so sorry that he had scheduled her visit - he found out that he was going to have to go home right after delivering gifts because Mrs. Claus is making him a special breakfast. I would make the response very free of other children and such so that she doesn't start worrying about them. A simple previous engagement might be the answer and he can say maybe next year he'll be able to stop by but this year is just too busy.
I can't believe that a Santa would be rattling off stuff like that and think it's ok. He either doesn't have kids or he has forgotten that a child's heart is a precious thing that should not be toyed with.
God's Blessings to you!!
I am SHOCKED...I have no help here except that maybe he was not done delivering gifts by 4am or he came by but you were still sleeping and he wanted you to enjoy Christmas morning with your family. AHHH I would have punched him! That is horrible and I agree with you.
Last year when my 7 yr old at the time asked Santa for a puppy, Santa asked what color.........what!?! He did not get a puppy bc the REAL SANTA in the North Pole doesn't deliver live animals or expensive electronics.
I like the letter from Santa. You could put in the letter that after a discussion with Mrs. Claus he had said yes without thinking about the consequences. If he brought her to the Northpole he would have to let all kids come and this would keep him from making all of the toys throughout the year and could possibly threaten next years Christmas. Anyway, you can word it however you want, but I would avoid putting any blame on yourself by indicating that you think it is dangerous. She probably wouldn't forgive you if you wouldn't let her go for that reason. Good Luck.
That is a tough one. I would just try to make sure she is sleeping at 4am and the print a letter from Santa on some cute Santa stationary in a signature looking font and leave it beside her bed (or in her stocking) saying something along the lines of... "I stopped by to pick you up, but you were sleeping so sound and peaceful that I didn't want to wake you. I hope you enjoy your presents! Merry Christmas! Love, Santa".
Best of luck!
K.
I would just leave a letter from Santa that he tried to wake her but she is just such a sound sleeper, and/or that he was running later than normal and really had to hustle home, or that the harness broke for the reindeer and it was a bit of a bumpy ride this year, and not safe for guests, etc. I would end the letter with the thought that he knows that she will not let this spoil her Christmas morning b/c she is such a good girl, and that he has left her special gifts, and that Christmas morning spent with family is a special, special thing!
Well, if your child is any like mine, after having to put my 7yrs old back into a booster seat, they know about the safty laws and how much trouble you can get into if you break the law. You could tell her that Santa was not aware of the safty rules for flying and that no children are allowed to fly in the sliegh for safty reasons. And if Santa gets in trouble with the police, he may not be able to deliver all the presents. You could leave her a present or note like the other responses have said. You have a lot of good choices. Good luck.
I think the simplest answer is to leave a letter saying he couldn't wake her. You have to be awake to ride in the sleigh for safety's sake. He can leave her something like a jingle bell necklace or bracelet (as long as she hasn't seen them at Target) or a few big bells from craft area. Since she couldn't ride the sleigh he leaves her some sleighbells to know he came by.
You and hubby can hug her in the morning and be sad that she didn't wake up, but so glad she's home to open presents.
Well first and foremost I'd hunt that Santa down! Yikes how awful.
I like the idea of Santa not being able to wake her up and letting her sleep. Maybe a nice personal gift by her bed when she wakes up.
Best Regards,
C.
You have gotten a lot of good responses. I think I would tell her that she was asleep and he didn't want to wake her up. I don't think I would tell her you didn't think it was a good idea cause then you would be the bad guy. My sons kept asking about why there where so many Santa's that they could not all the the really one. We had to tell the that they where just helping the real one out and that he can't be every where. We also try to put in their heads early enough what they really want. (or what we are going to get them)
Good luck and God Bless.
H.
Good Grief! I like the idea of leaving a letter either by her bed or by the cookies. I would also say that she is a good girl but the ride was bumpy this year and not safe. Also, there was heavy snow in the N. Pole and he needed to get back to Mrs. Claus for Christmas morning.
I also liked the suggestion of saying that she wouldn't be able to open her gifts if she was away from her family. I would have a friend write the letter for you... kids are so smart!
Next, I would call whomever he works for! That is ridiculous, I wonder how many children will be disappointed by his stupidity!!
Good Luck!
E.
Hello L.,
you can add another twist to your answer... I hope she doesn't have a passport.... tell (along with the other great ideas here) her that she didn't have a passport and to do that it takes time. try to let her know before Christmas so she's not disappointed on Christmas morning. Good luck! ~C.~
You have great responses here - any would work well. Poor little thing - you will do a great job of letting her down easy. But the next thing I would do is contact where she saw Santa and report him!
How good is her memory? Does she know time really well? And then there's the good old standby reason that Santa is so busy, he couldn't make it. After all, do we want any girl or boy to go without presents? Later, V.
