Santa - Round 1

Today, we went to see Santa! Xavier was so excited. He has been talking about this for weeks. He told me a million times what he would ask Santa for...Murdoch and Cranky (Thomas trains that he has wanted for a while).

Last year, Xavie cried big time...

So, we went this year with renewed courage and hope. Xavie kept saying, "I no cry this time."

Well - he didn't cry. He was super calm, but SUPER shy. Actually, his whole body was limp and heavy against me. You know when your kids can make themselves dead weight? Well, that's what Xavie was doing as Dear Sweet Santa was chatting him up about the elves making his Thomas toys and getting them under the tree by Christmas. He was leaning against me and staring at Santa with a little smile on his face. He would NOT budge though. I couldn't get him anywhere near Santa's lap. Here are the pics Trav managed to take...nothing frameworthy.

Oh - and Xavier decided to put vasoline in his hair today...hence the greasiness. Even after a shower, it would not come out. So, we WON'T do that for our next Santa trip. ;) 

So, we talked to Nani and Mema on the phone, telling them how Santa was SO nice, but Xavie was a little shy. I guess Xavier was listening because later, he said to me, "Momma, when I wake up (from his nap), we go to the mall?" I asked why and he said, "See Santa again. I not be shy this time." UGH - is that cute or what!? So, we will go back for Round 2 soon. Xavier assures me that he will sit on Santa's lap this time.

Here are some pics of the XanMan too. He was mesmerized by Santa's soft furry coat. I think he needs another round too - we just couldn't get a good pic. Maybe it was the photographer... hee hee. Don't tell Trav I said that. He was holding a child while taking the pics.

Just a side note - this Santa is the NICEST, MOST WONDERFUL man ever. I really find myself walking away thinking I just talked to THE Santa Claus and not just his helper. I get all giddy and excited like I did when I was little. Santa is magical.