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December 19, 2011 by: Shell

Tattling to Santa

Three cute little boys, all dressed up in their Christmas sweaters.

Completely amazed by the Winter Wonderland created by Santa’s elves at the mall North Pole.

They rush towards Santa and scramble for a place in his lap.

Smiling and laughing and asking for toys.

Though the youngest makes sure Santa knows, “My big brother is on the naughty list.”

Santa photos

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Comments

  1. Kir says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    LOL…..oh my goodness, they all look adorable Shell. What good looking boys. πŸ™‚

    “TALES” and all.

    Ho, Ho, Ho xo

    • Shell says

      December 19, 2011 at 2:55 pm

      They completely crack me up with their tattling.

      Well, when they are tattling to someone other than me.

  2. Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    They’re so cute Shell! πŸ™‚

    • Shell says

      December 19, 2011 at 2:55 pm

      Thanks.

      Right now, they are just LOUD.

  3. JDaniel4's Mom says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    This is a wonderful picture! What cute guys you have.

    • Shell says

      December 19, 2011 at 2:56 pm

      Thanks- I was surprised all three went to Santa with no hesitation.

  4. angela says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    So cute! And I kind of love the tattling πŸ™‚

    • Shell says

      December 19, 2011 at 2:56 pm

      It actually cracked me up. πŸ˜‰

  5. Jocelyn @ ScooterMarie says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    Oh my gosh, that is hysterical! I love the stuff that comes out of kids’ mouths. πŸ™‚ They are so cute!

    • Shell says

      December 19, 2011 at 2:57 pm

      They crack me up.

      I think my oldest wanted to punch his little brother for that, but he didn’t want to give Santa any proof that he was naughty.

  6. Lisa - AutismWonderland says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:48 pm

    Awwww – so cute! I still haven’t taken my kid to see Santa. Though considering he told me I was “very very mean” – he may just tattle on me.

    • Shell says

      December 19, 2011 at 2:57 pm

      We didn’t manage it until this morning.

      I’m convinced that there was some sort of black hole we stumbled into- b/c there wasn’t a line!

  7. Meghan says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    What cute boys and I love how the youngest tattled πŸ™‚

  8. Melissa at Tall Blonde says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    Adorable!

    • Shell says

      December 19, 2011 at 4:52 pm

      Thanks!

  9. Making It Work Mom says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    Too funny! My little one says that about my oldest all the time, except she talks to our Elf.

    A few weeks ago I took my little one and my middle to see Santa. Later on in the day she was telling my oldest daughter about all the things she asked Santa for. I reminded that I had also heard Santa tell her that she needed to pick up her toys. She shot me the dirtiest look and told me to “keep to my own business”!

    Luckily your boys are cute so they can get away with alot!

    • Shell says

      December 19, 2011 at 4:53 pm

      No Elf here- maybe I should do that so they stop tattling to me.

  10. Stephanie M says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:21 pm

    So cute and so big!

    • Shell says

      December 19, 2011 at 4:53 pm

      Thanks! I was impressed they all wanted to see him.

  11. Stacie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:38 pm

    That is too cute! I had to chuckle about the naughty list. LOL

    • Shell says

      December 19, 2011 at 4:53 pm

      Santa didn’t quite know what to say about that!

  12. Ali says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:39 pm

    Eh. We’ve all been on the naughty list at least once in our lives. No worries. Although he didn’t mention WHICH big brother was the naughty one.

    • Shell says

      December 19, 2011 at 4:53 pm

      Oh, he pointed. πŸ˜‰

  13. Jen says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    Love the Santa picture of the boys Shell, I see the tooth fairy been as busy too, very cute!

    • Shell says

      December 19, 2011 at 4:54 pm

      Yes, the tooth fairy is practically living at our house. Four lost teeth in 2 weeks!

  14. Jen says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    They are so cute.

    And an extra bonus… not crying. πŸ™‚

    • Shell says

      December 19, 2011 at 4:54 pm

      I was impressed that there were no tears. I wasn’t sure if they would all go see the big guy.

  15. mama marchand says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    Shell, they are adorable! πŸ™‚

    • Shell says

      December 19, 2011 at 4:55 pm

      Thanks- I think so. πŸ˜‰

  16. Carolyn says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    Ha ha ha. Fun! Jbird visited Santa this w/e, and he scared her.

    • Shell says

      December 19, 2011 at 4:55 pm

      I was a little worried about a Santa freak out.

  17. Maggie S. says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    Just making sure to state for the record. Just in case Santa’s viewfinder has a smear and he couldn’t see clearly who was who. Classic.

    • Shell says

      December 19, 2011 at 4:55 pm

      I think he believes he can lay claim to any toys Santa brings his naughty brother.

  18. Heather says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:53 pm

    That’s awesome. We have one on the naughty list, too! Hope you are well. Merry Christmas!
    Heather

    • Shell says

      December 19, 2011 at 4:56 pm

      I think we may actually have two or three on the naughty list. LOL

      Merry Christmas!

  19. Nicole says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:01 pm

    Aren’t we all, honey, aren’t we all. πŸ™‚
    Super cute picture!

    • Shell says

      December 19, 2011 at 6:32 pm

      I know I’m on there. πŸ˜‰

  20. Mya Maternity says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:11 pm

    They look so cute!!

    http://myamaternity.blogspot.com/

    • Shell says

      December 19, 2011 at 6:33 pm

      Thank you!

    • Shell says

      December 19, 2011 at 6:33 pm

      Thank you!!

  21. Runnermom-jen says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:17 pm

    Hahaha!! Leave it to the little brother to tattle…love it! And great picture πŸ™‚

    • Shell says

      December 19, 2011 at 6:33 pm

      It totally cracked me up that he thought Santa needed to know that!

  22. Sean says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:38 pm

    So very cute, Shell! Darn tattlers get you every time. Ha!!

    • Shell says

      December 19, 2011 at 6:34 pm

      At least he was tattling to Santa instead of to me! So tired of hearing it.

  23. Foursons says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:42 pm

    Oh my gosh, that is HILARIOUS! Nolan asked me a while ago how bad you had to be to get on the naughty list and I told him, “Really bad, like burn the house down bad.” He felt so much better after that. Hahaha

    • Shell says

      December 19, 2011 at 6:34 pm

      Ha! Mine might take that as a challenge.

  24. Kristina P. says

    December 19, 2011 at 6:16 pm

    Sounds about right!

  25. Jen @familyfoodfitnessandfun says

    December 19, 2011 at 6:17 pm

    LOL…that is way too funny! Cute boys. I can’t get mine to wear sweaters πŸ™ They usually want to wear their favorite t-shirts, which are all stained and gross. Makes for a nice picture.

    • Shell says

      December 19, 2011 at 6:35 pm

      So far, my boys aren’t picky about their clothes. Well, they’d prefer not to wear any, but when we are going somewhere, they pretty much are okay with whatever I hand them to put on.

  26. Kristen says

    December 19, 2011 at 6:19 pm

    Oh my goodness! They couldn’t be any cuter!! (Is that even a word?! Cuter?!) I love all of the missing teeth on the one that ended up on the naughty list…LOL!

    • Shell says

      December 19, 2011 at 6:36 pm

      So a word. πŸ™‚

      Yeah, the Tooth Fairy has been busy here!

  27. The Mommyologist says

    December 19, 2011 at 6:33 pm

    HA! I think I’m on the naughty list too. I am such a blog slacker these days. That Disney trip kicked my ass and then some! LOL.

    • Shell says

      December 19, 2011 at 6:36 pm

      I live on the naughty list, I think.

      Any vacation kicks my ass- but Disney is especially draining! Hope you had a blast!

      • The Mommyologist says

        December 19, 2011 at 6:45 pm

        It was awesome…but now I need an “adult” vacation. I’m so out of it…I almost poured coffee into my son’s cup today. πŸ˜‰

        • Shell says

          December 19, 2011 at 7:01 pm

          Oh, I could use an adult vacation! Counting down to Blissdom now- I think I’ll count that as my vacation!

  28. Alison@Mama Wants This says

    December 19, 2011 at 7:16 pm

    You have gorgeous boys. Despite the tattling πŸ™‚

    • Shell says

      December 20, 2011 at 8:58 am

      Thank you. This morning, the tattling is a bit out of control. “Mooooooooom!!!!” Making me crazy.

  29. KSK says

    December 19, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    Great Santa photo! πŸ™‚
    I love the tattling! (I still tattle whenever I can!)

    • Shell says

      December 20, 2011 at 8:58 am

      Ha!

      Maybe I should tattle to Santa, too.

  30. Jessica says

    December 19, 2011 at 7:45 pm

    Ha! That is a smart kid.

    • Shell says

      December 20, 2011 at 8:59 am

      He’s a lucky kid. I’m surprised my oldest didn’t try to punch him. Guess being there with Santa stopped that.

  31. Sela Toki says

    December 19, 2011 at 8:07 pm

    I know they’re getting everything on their list. After all, who could resist such gorgeous smile! Merry Christmas.

    • Shell says

      December 20, 2011 at 8:59 am

      Well, some of their list, anyway. πŸ˜‰

  32. Deb says

    December 19, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    I love it! You have three adorable boys…and tattling to Santa sounds exactly like something my kids would do

    • Shell says

      December 20, 2011 at 8:59 am

      Thank you! It cracked me up that he would think to do that.

  33. Joey (formerly of Big Teeth & Clouds) says

    December 19, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    Very cute. Looks like you have one wishing for those two front teeth just like in our house!

    Merry Christmas!

    • Shell says

      December 20, 2011 at 9:00 am

      Yes! He just lost those this month- along with 2 others!

  34. Melissa says

    December 19, 2011 at 8:52 pm

    hahaha…he totally ratted out his brother! Makes me laugh.

    • Shell says

      December 20, 2011 at 9:00 am

      Santa didn’t quite know what to do with that!

  35. Natalie says

    December 19, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    Oh that is just too classic!

    • Shell says

      December 20, 2011 at 9:01 am

      I wish I had it on video.

  36. MommaKiss says

    December 19, 2011 at 9:24 pm

    So adorable. And my lil one would do the same!!

  37. Natalie @MamaTrack says

    December 19, 2011 at 10:36 pm

    I love boys. They are just awesome. And adorable!

    • Shell says

      December 20, 2011 at 9:01 am

      Boys really are so fun.

  38. Helene says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Hahahahaha, I love that! My kids are quick to let Santa know that their siblings are on the naught list, too!!! The Santa at Bass Pro Shop told Cole, “Well, my elves have told me that you haven’t been so nice so maybe you should start worrying less about your brothers and sister and worry more about yourself.” I wanted to kiss Santa!

    Adorable pic…love that they’re all smiling!!!

    • Shell says

      December 20, 2011 at 9:02 am

      I LOVE that Santa. Yes, I think I would have kissed him.

  39. Galit Breen says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:21 am

    Hee! Love!

    {Also? Pure adorable!}

    xo

    • Shell says

      December 20, 2011 at 9:02 am

      They cracked me up.

      Thank you.

  40. Kimberly says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:24 am

    Your boys are so adorable! I love that he ratted his big brother out. So cute!

    • Shell says

      December 20, 2011 at 9:02 am

      He’s such a little punk. The baby of the family gets away with alot.

  41. RoryBore says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:45 am

    they are adorable! beautiful picture.

    and my daughter would totally rat out her big brother too. but being a girl – very specific examples would provided. and perhaps a drawing.

    • Shell says

      December 20, 2011 at 9:04 am

      Ha! Give my youngest a year- I bet he’ll have proof like that, too!

  42. Sorta Southern Single Mom says

    December 20, 2011 at 6:25 am

    Too funny. The Girl was with a sitter Saturday night while The boy was at a birthday party and I was out. The sitter called herself a Princess and The Girl looked at her and said, “You know, sometimes you mom will call you a Princess, but you are really not!” Nice! That’s my girl!

    • Shell says

      December 20, 2011 at 9:04 am

      LMAO! I’m sure the sitter appreciated that!

  43. tracy@sellabitmum says

    December 20, 2011 at 7:19 am

    OMG Hilarious.

    • Shell says

      December 20, 2011 at 4:58 pm

      My youngest is quite the little comedian. Or maybe just a punk.

  44. Robin says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:17 am

    Haha – my seven year old said the same thing to Santa about his little brother. We had a very wise Santa who called him out on being just as naughty LMAO.

    • Shell says

      December 20, 2011 at 4:58 pm

      Wish our Santa had been that quick!

  45. Barbara says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:42 am

    That is adorable. That is what brothers are for!

    • Shell says

      December 20, 2011 at 4:58 pm

      Exactly. To annoy each other. πŸ˜‰

  46. Not a Perfect Mom says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:52 am

    that’s so my kids…
    thinking they’ll probably get the other’s toys

    • Shell says

      December 20, 2011 at 4:59 pm

      Ha! That’s it- he does probably think he’ll get all the toys this way.

  47. Ashley {at} My Front Porch Swing says

    December 20, 2011 at 4:24 pm

    Do you know how impressed I am you have all three looking at the camera? I can rarely accomplish this with two!

    They’re adorable. LOVE the picture!

    • Shell says

      December 20, 2011 at 4:59 pm

      I’m kinda shocked that they all looked. And that no one is crying.

  48. Glamamom says

    December 21, 2011 at 12:25 am

    Ha ha! So cute!!!

  49. Emmy says

    December 21, 2011 at 12:36 am

    Lol! That is too funny. Cute picture

  50. sister says

    December 21, 2011 at 10:24 pm

    Leave it up to kiddos to make sure Santa knows what the brothers and sisters did all year πŸ™‚

  51. Charlotte says

    December 22, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    omg, how sweet your little angels are. and LOL!!! that’s funny. i bet your oldest was not a happy camper on the ride home!

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