Well it took three years (see the first attempt here), but Ben finally sat in Santa's lap!
The first time was at the mall in Nashville with my mom and sister. He was pumped up to tell the big guy that he wants, a "somethingsomething-guitar", but got a little nervous as we approached. I had to hand over an oblivious KB to Santa and then set Ben on his bench. But after that, it was smooth sailing and he got his wish list delivered. And we got a mommy-free picture with Santa! I figured Katie Beth was too young to get freaked out, and I was right...at first. Fortunately we got our picture before she hit the fan.
We weren't so lucky the second time!
Some new friends hosted a sweet Christmas party for a host of little kids - complete with cider, loads of goodies and even Mr. Claus! Katie Beth was having none of that. The seasoned kid-hates-Santa mom that I am said, "she's fine, just take it anyway!".
She was much happier with the guy she knows best, her daddy. Although she kept Santa within view at all times, lest her tried to sneak up on her again.
"Yep, I'm just sitting with my dad, chewing on this little plastic pup. Totally calm and collected. Nothing to see here, Fat Man, so just keep it moving..."
Ben, on the other hand, was mesmerized that Santa showed up at Ari's house. He just went into trance mode for a while and finally had his turn on Santa's lap to give him his ammended Christmas list, which now includes "Batman."
"Why I do believe that's a real beard!"
Thinking hard about the visions of guitars and batmans dancing in his head.
The Nice List
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