Ben decided a few weeks ago to write to Santa Clause. I have no idea why he decided May would be a good time to write, but he vividly remembered that both he and Kaitlyn got a response in December. He drew pictures and asked me to write words. I was so glad that the request was somewhat reasonable – a picture of Santa with Rudolph. I was also somewhat hoping that he wouldn’t demand the letter be mailed. However, later that day, Ben brought me an envelope already addressed. I love his determination and helped him put it in the mailbox.
Now I had to figure out a way to make Santa reply. During the December month, the USPS takes care of the replies for me. I didn’t even begin to think they would respond in May. I had Wade grab the envelope from the mailbox on his way to church that evening while I decided how best to “reply.”
Ben asked daily if there was a letter in the mailbox for him. I finally found a perfect picture and had it printed. I found blank letterhead and printed a letter. Then I decided a letter from the North Pole needed a Christmas stamp.
This is the one year I bought “winter” stamps instead of Christmas stamps so I didn’t have the right thing. I went to the post office, where everyone knows Ben. The lady told me they return their holiday stamps after Christmas. But she did give me her cell phone number and told me she might have some at home. I checked in with her the next day and she had checked her house and with all her friends, but no luck. I posted on our local Facebook free site and had a stamp within 30 minutes.
Ben asked today about a reply and I told him we should check the mail. He carried his letter and picture around all day long!
