So, DD is officially at the age where she is NOT amused by the idea of sitting on Santa's lap. While out and about at places with a Santa the last few weeks, I've tried warming her up to the idea and she was pretty adamantly against it entirely.
Yesterday I decided I would dress them up, take them to the mall and give it a try. If she really didn't want to do it, I figured I'd get a photo with DS and Santa.
Luckily it wasn't busy at all and there was no line. The sweet photo ladies eventually coaxed her out of the stroller and her coat, but she wasn't going near Santa. Then one of the ladies suggested that the kids sit on Santa's seat and he would stand behind them turned around, then flip around for the picture once they were all settled. K insisted on holding a present too.
I love that Santa is all grumpy along with DD! Reminds me of what he'd look like checking the naughty list!
Post by Willis Jackson on Dec 14, 2012 12:11:08 GMT -5
OMG, that picture is hilarious!
Santa was a no-go for us, too. He came to DS's preschool Christmas party and DS refused to go near him. I knew DD would flip so I didn't even try. Oh well.
That is such a great Santa picture. It has so much personality - including the Santa! We had breakfast with Santa at the local zoo. DD was actually excited to see Mrs. Claus!