We started talking about Santa around Thanksgiving. It just so happened that he was already at the mall on Black Friday, and we ended up shopping that afternoon. We let Gretchen look at him from behind the fence a few times, and since there were no kids in line, the workers let us go up and talk to him without getting a picture made. Gretchen wouldn't sit in his lap though, and she was very shy around him. But, she didn't cry!
Over the next few weeks, we continued to talk about Santa and that she could sit in his lap to tell him what she wanted for Christmas. She was very excited to tell him the gifts she's hoping on getting, but she continued to tell me that she would not sit on his lap.
So, the day came and we got ready to go.... this is Gretchen before we left the house. She's wearing her Santa hat applique' shirt, a m2m hair bow, and a petti' tutu.
We made it to the mall, and again, there were hardly any kids in line, so we were able to take our time. Gretchen cautiously approached him, and Santa asked if she wanted to sit on his lap, to which she said no, but she did stand beside him and name off the gifts she wants. Unfortunately, she was still shy so he had no idea what she said, but he just nodded and said, 'uh huh' as she named off a few. She was still very fidgety and played with her tutu and her shirt. Finally, she stood between his feet, and took a wonderful picture with him!
We also have a train at our mall, and Gretchen had so much fun riding in it! I don't remember it being a long ride last year, so I wasn't thrilled with the amount of money it cost for a short ride, but thankfully, it seemed a bit longer this year! Gretchen chose the green car and happily rode around and around the track!
We're looking forward to Santa coming on Saturday, and hoping that he heard everything that Gretchen wants!
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