Visit from Santa
December 23, 2007 – 10:00 PM
I heard him ease our back screen door open, and fiddle with the doorknob. Then the screen door closed and I heard him quickly shuffling back down the back stairwell. I stood still in my kitchen, holding my breath, and finally dashed into the living room to hiss at Russell that some weirdo was playing with our back door.
Santa had left a bag of fragrant masala chai tea on our back door, and a Christmas ornament. Russell ran after him, but saw the headlights of Santa’s getaway truck taking off down the street.
Thanks, Santa! Next time come in to thaw out for a bit. 