OK, who let out the Grumpys?

Hey there,

Today we had 108 little darlings through my lap. We also had two dog's - an American Bull Dog and a Pomeranian.

The above photos are, as promised, of the hotel I am living at. One is of the outside. (The building is brand new, they were finishing it last year.) The other three are of the inside of my room. I call it 60's retro as the lamps, fixtures, and furniture are all from that era. I am NOT complaining at all, it is very comfortable and very well run. Yes, I would stay here again.

Now to the kids. Let me put it as a true professional would. They were grumpy all evening! I thought it was just my keen senses that are always in tune, but the highly-trained elves noticed it also. Plus, it was not just limited to the kids. It was also the adults.

We had a little chap that just got up on the wrong side of the earth. He was a bugger! He wanted his picture taken, but no smile. Mom is going to get Jimmy smile. "NO" he said, and he crossed his arms. Well I uncrossed the arms and the NO's continued for a good 5 minutes. Needless to say, there was no smile.

I say this because with the other darlings, the NO's continued, along with the hitting of parents, a kicking of a parent, and general all over siblings being siblings. Oh, and the crying was sometimes even in stereo. Now to every rule there are exceptions. I had this little kid that was all about giving Santa a hug, and then two more. Yes we had "grumpy kids/adults" day. But you know, just 1 or 2 cute kids really make your day. I am the "Talent" after all.

As the "Talent" I saw myself on the local Fox 43 TV Station tonight and I did an exceptional job. If you don't believe me, just wait for the Emmy nominations.

Well I need extra rest tonight because the next four long days are about to start. And my new pad has not arrived yet for my big chair. Oh, and I have an extra special announcement tomorrow, so stay tuned...

Sweet sleep,

Santa