They weren't even going to try and visit Santa because with it only being a few days before Christmas it was going to be incredibly busy and noisy and not the best place for Murray to be (even with Clive working beside him!).
However, after visiting the reindeers Murray wanted to go inside to get a chocolate chip cookie (Avoca makes the best cookies in the whole wide world - according to Murray).
They saw the huge queue to see Santa - there was a two hour wait time!
Murray's Mom explained to Murray that he had already seen Santa several weeks ago in Dundrum (but that seemed a very long time ago to Murray).
Murray's Mom braced herself to try and get Murray to understand that really this was a non-runner! She knew well that Murray wouldn't be able to wait that long - in fact, the noise and crowds were already starting to get to him.
But, the staff at Powerscourt, seeing Clive and Murray working together and realising there was a 'special need' here immediately asked them to sit to one side for a few minutes.
Five minutes later Murray and Clive were in with Santa!
It really made Murray's Christmas - for not only did he get to see Santa's reindeers and introduce Clive to them - then he actually got to meet the man himself! Santa was superb - he chatted away with Murray and Clive and said all the right things!!! We REALLY REALLY appreciated it!
Plus, a fantastic photo and a snowglobe! Murray was thrilled with both. He was incredibly proud of such a great photo of himself and Clive with Santa and the fact that it was also made into a snowglobe for him! Then he got a great present too! A million thanks to Santa and all his crew at Avoca, Powerscourt!
You have no idea how special you made Christmas for Murray and Clive!!!
Murray's Mom has been a bit busy today but Murray has not stopped asking for the photos of Santa, his reindeers and the snowglobe to be uploaded ...
After having to bring Grandma out Grandad's Christmas present (a wheelchair - poor Grandad won't be very happy with his present but he really needs it), visiting Santa (again!) and then going to go to collect the turkey this morning and discovering that the starter motor had gone on her car - Murray's Mom was just a tad busy but Murray is sitting here beside her with Clive waiting to see 'my Santa photos' uploaded on 'Clive's blog Mom!!!'
Thanks again to Santa and everyone at Avoca, Powerscourt!
- Clive & Co
Thats so lovely, well done to all in Avoca Powerscourt especially Santa and his reindeer. Wishing you, Clive, Murray and Sorcha and Daddy a very happy Christmas xx
ReplyDeleteIt sounds to us like an excellent outing!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome snowglobe! That's really pretty special!
ReplyDeleteWe bet Santa and his reindeer come to your house first on Christmas eve, Clive and Murray!
Love ya lots
Maggie and Mitch
Good to hear that the staff at Avoca, Powerscourt, were so kind to Murray and I think that the Lady of the House, after she has cooked the turkey, had better put a very large and heavy covering on top of it - just in case Clive fancies a roast turkey snack!!
ReplyDeleteMurray! You look very dapper in that hat. We got your wonderful card today. It went right up on the mantel for sure. Have a joyous holiday.
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Mango
That's pretty awesome that you got to see the big guy twice this year! And to talk to the reindeer as well! Way to go! That snowglobe is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteSam and Pippen
Great that Murray didn't have to wait for hours to see Santa.
ReplyDeleteI hope the house of Clive has a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. I'm looking forward to hearing all about it already.
Jen and OJ x
Busy times for sure. We hope you all have a very happy and blessed Christmas. Hugs to grandad - our grandma had to have a wheelchair and mom remembers well how much she did not want one.
ReplyDeleteWoos ~ Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
very cute Murray. Hope you tell Santa what you wanted for Christmas or did Clive tell him
ReplyDeleteBenny & Lily
We're glad Clive is out of the dog house. Have a great Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThank you thank you thank you to the staff at Avoca Powerscourt for their kindness. And for not only helping Murray and his mom successfully navigate a challenging situation, but for setting a beautiful, sensitive, and tactful example for members of the public.
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