Santa is Real

Santa is Real and I have proof...Saw him at Raleys yesterday.
Yep I am not fibbing.Let me set the scene.

Jaden and I were in the produce section at Raley's just minding our biz and getting green beans and Jaden was just about to lose her cool because I had to cut her off the beans as our bag was full.(those of you who know Jaden know her passion for green beans so it was an intense moment) when a man with a natural white beard, bushy white eyebrows, red snug t-shirt displaying his jelly belly comes around the corner out of the organics section.(I guess if your Santa you can afford Organic fruits and veggies).
I can only imagine the expression on Jaden's face because I myself was a taken back.(those who know me understand that I am a giant 5 year old trapped inside a 27 year old body most the time). So I am all like playing it cool like I don't notice the guy that totally looks like Old ST Nick. I don't remember everything but I am pretty sure I said"he is real" under my breath....I could have been thinking it but I was so excited I don't remember. (again 5 year old).
So I look over at Jaden just as she is about to flip a lid over the green bean situation and she just shuts up and stares at him as though he is a wild and rare animal and any sudden movements could scare him away.
In a small voice shes says "mom its Saaaantaaa". She tugs at my shirt and discretely (discretely to a three year old)points to him. I said "I know I see him".
Then Santa put his big Santa finger over his lips and said "shhhh Jaden I don't anybody to recognize me. I just have to buy some food and hurry back to the North Pole to feed my reindeer."

Okay let me interrupt the story: He must have overheard me say "Jaden chill out" like a million times over the stupid green bean fiasco and that has to be how he knew her name. Although before I cam to that conclusion I did question the real existence of a all knowing all seeing Santa Clause.Back to the story...

So Santa tells Jaden about his reindeer and how they are waiting for him.
Jaden says"oh Rudolph and prancer?They eat bananas just like me?"(she saw he had some bananas in his cart)
Santa says "oh yes, they eat all kind of fruit and vegetables except for on Christmas Eve when I share my cookies with them. You kids make so many cookies for me I cant eat them all. Now I have to go before people recognize me so make sure you behave for mommy and I will bring you lots of toys this year okay?"
Jaden says"yes sir I am being really good girl. I just got the green beans." (yhe right liar, I got the green beans while you had a heart attack)
Then as Santa turns to look at the cantaloupe he says" did you like that dolly I brought you last year?" and Jaden says yes I still have her she sleeps in my bed with me." (yhe right if you ever actually slept in your bed)
Then Santa said I knew you would like it honey. Now be good and Listen for me on Christmas Eve okay?Make sure to leave some cookies for my reindeer it helps them fly really fast okay?"
Jaden looked at me and said "mom we have to have lots of cookies for the reindeer!"

Then Santa left.
I have to say that my heart was warmed that this man ( who clearly banks on the fact that he looks just like Santa) was so sweet to Jaden and entertained a young girls fantasy of a man who smiles and laughs heartily and brings toys to all children around the whole world.It totally made her day. She has been telling everybody about the Santa Spotting.

I remember being little and my grandpa would tell me that Santa came through a magical door in his upstairs room. The door was magic because it had no stairs outside so the only way to get to the door was to fly.

I love Christmas and am so excited its almost here!