A Bit of Applause for Mrs. Claus: 2004

One of the themes of the evening seemed to be how Mrs. Claus helps Mr. Claus. She helps him put on his coat and bells. Makes sure his necktie is on with the bow going straight. Makes sure he has Rudolph props and his magic trick. Gets his staff. Makes sure she has the key in her bag to unlock the car door. Helps him put the gifts into his bag. Lets him go first, because he is the jolly old elf. Holds things for him.
She is the straight man to his jokes. She is getting quite good at it. She reminds him that cookies are off limits until Christmas Eve. She responds to the little children who are thrilled to meet her with hugs and sometimes a kiss on the forehead. She keeps track of the wallet and the keys when they go in a restaurant. She quizes Santa on the children's names and facts, and she tries to help with the maps, though she isn't very good at that.

Tonight, the houses we went to seemed to recognize her worth to Mr. Claus and gave her gifts. The first home gave her a decorated Santa cookie for herself and one for Mr. Claus. The second house presented her with a book called A Bit of Applause for Mrs. Claus. by Jeannie Schick-Jacobowitz and Susie Scchiek-Pierce Muffin Drake. Illustrated by Wendy Wallin Malinow. What sweet gifts! It made me glad I let Mr. Claus take me right out of that kitchen to see the special famlies that he wanted me to visit with him. Merry Christmas to all. Thanks for the gifts.

Mrs. Claus