Using the exclusive Gizmo Flux Monitor, a super-secret device that detects tiny changes in the magnetic flux emitted by Earth's North Pole, we have the unique ability to track Santa's progress.

Starting last night, and continuing into the early hours of christmas, we have been watching the jolly one in the red suit with the huge white beard. He first appeared on our screen just after sunset -- eight tiny blips in a row rising into the air, followed by a bigger blip close behind -- heading south to land on rooftops all over the world.

How marvelous, this modern technology. There was a time when we could only guess Santa's whereabouts. Now, we can track him with great precision. Even GPS can't match our precision.

We also tip our hat to the folks at the air traffic control centers, who have kept commercial airliners away from Kris Kringle's flight path, rerouting commuter planes and jumbo jets alike around the sleigh and its flying reindeer propulsion system.

Oops! Time to go. Our GFM is showing those blips are getting close to the Gizmoresidence. We need to turn it off, dash under the covers and pretend to be asleep when the robust old elf arrives. Everything else is ready. The tree is decorated. The stockings are hung by the chimney with care. The milk and cookies are on the table.

We can hardly wait!

Happy Holidays from our family to yours.