Santa Claus

This week we had a family outing to the North Pole (a.k.a. Superstition Springs Mall in Mesa, Arizona) to go see Santa Claus. The line was not that long, but the wait was about 2 minutes too long. We brought the right amount of snacks, drink and toys, but Miss Mikayla had reached her wait limit about 2 minutes before we were ready to visit with Santa. She first just stared at him and then when I tried to put her on his lap the claws came out and she grabbed a hold tightly and didn't let go of me. So we tried to ease her into it by first chatting a little with him and sitting on mommy's lap next to him and then maybe sliding her from my knee to his knee.... NOPE... didn't work. In the end we settled for a family photo with Santa.

Starting out in line at the North Pole. How tall are you Miss Mikayla?

Taller than 2 feet but still under 3 feet.Having some snacks while waiting in line. Mikayla was fascinated with mommy's coffee cup. She always wants what is not hers.Playing with her little penguin while waiting. Getting reacquainted with Santa Claus. The last time she saw him she was only 5 weeks old and asleep the whole time. It's no wonder she doesn't remember! Trying to make the quick switch while at the same time distracting her with Santa's snow globe. Her face is starting to turn red and the water works were in effect.

I guess you just can't force the kid. But she was all smiles on my lap. So we settled for a group Santa photo. (notice Mikayla's Kung Foo grip on mommy's arm - she wasn't letting go!