This year we prepared London for the experience by talking to him about it for weeks. We also made him a video message from Santa and had Santa call the house.
When we got there London decided he was not into it. He freaked and yelled, "I don't like it!" I was super bummed but we left and decided to give up and just shop. When we were a few stores down London started to whine and told Kary that he was ready to see Santa now. Kary turned the stroller in a flash and we bombed down the mall hallway back to Santa.
There was no line because this Santa cost $25 and the other one was free. The other one was a 3 hour wait and we were totally not going to do that with a newborn.
The second time we walked up to Santa London did ok. I handed Izzy to Santa and she just kept sleeping. London was still not quite sure so I walked him up to Santa. I prompted him to tell Santa and he did it. He told him he wanted an umicar and a Thomas Steam and Go (Speed) train. He didn't want to get on his lap so one of the elves suggested he get on the bike. Kary got him to smile by having him yell umicar. His hair was a mess but the smile is priceless. I also love how Izzy has her little arms up. I was soooo elated that my little man finally faced his fear and met Santa. I think I was more excited than him.
attempt at a Christmas photo |
the binky calmed her |
sweet Izzy belle |
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