Visiting Santa

OKkay.. So for starters, a few weeks ago, I got this app for Julian on my phone, 'talking Santa'. (He likes all the apps that repeat) I figured this would be a good way to introduce ole' St. Nick, and let Julian enjoy the image, and idea before throwing him in some weird old man's lap. haha
Julian played with this app just about daily, even if it was only for a few minutes. I continued to tell him, "that's Santa, he brings presents!" Also, in the days before bringing Julian to see Santa, each night we watched Christmas cartoon's that had the Big guy in it.. which softened the blow as well...

A few days ago Julian started asking for what sounded like, NANA(banana). We were clean out and he knew it, I couldn't understand why he kept crying for it. hm... Well, Last night we brought him to the mall to see Santa. As you stand in line waiting, they give you these picture bundles to choose from, which aren't cheap at all. Josh was a little anxious thinking Julian would throw a fit. In fact, at one point he said, " who hangs pictures of their kid crying on Santa?" I replied, " Marsha Barr!!" It was cool because it was the second time she was brought to my memory in less than 2 hours! How i miss that woman. Any case, I was pretty confident that he would do wonderful, so I talked him into at least buying ONE 5X7. We came up to being next in line, and I got a little worried as the kids in front of us threw fits, kicking, laying on the ground- the whole nine yards. I didn't want Julian to get the impression that it was scary, or what not. HA- nott. Julian was itching to fun to "Anta"- there it was.. what sounded like "nana".. that he had been crying for! AHh- DUH JONNILIN, he wanted SANTA!!!!!
So I walked Julian up to the chair, and Josh went stand near the camera thinking he would have to jump and act crazy to get Julian to smile! NOT- AGAIN... Julian gave "Anta" a high five, huge hug, and sat their laughing. He oh, so gently touched his white beard, and when Santa asked what he wanted for Christmas, he told him, cars and wood. :)
As Josh and I stood in line, so impressed with Julian's behavior I told Julian, " Wavy bye to Santa, tell him see you later!!".. Julian poked out his big bottom lip, and started to pout. My child did not want to leave him! So dang on SWEET, made my heart melt right there. So this morning the picture is on our fridge, and as Julian passes he sees and points, " Anta"
:) what a good experience!

Look how much our baby has grown since last year! And last year- we had to sit in the picture.. he wasn't so fond of Santa then!


enjoy!! :) xoxo