BEFORE

Here it is! Proof positive that I would never, ever want to be Santa Claus. Can you see the fear? The abject terror? The glassy-eyed stare?

Not on Hunter . . . on Santa!

Probably it isn't quite as bad as it seems, because I honestly don't remember other kids freaking out the way Hunter did--but it could be that the others paled in comparison to Hunter's reaction.

Today will tell the tale.

Is Santa still the bogey-man?

Will Santa need recuperation time at the funny farm?

Will Hunter need cough drops and a soothing gargle after it's all over?

Time will tell.

This reporter will update all very, very soon.

Stay tuned!