So, Mike’s sister Monica wanted to take her kids to get their picture taken with Santa. Annie has been OBSESSED with Santa since her visit with him a few weeks ago. Plus, she loved it when my dad dressed like Santa for our video last week. So we thought it would be great to bring Annie along and get a picture of all the cousins. That’s grandparent gold, amirite?
We got to the mall and the line for Santa was an hour long. We parents were pissy about waiting but the kids were SO EXCITED. As the line moved through Santa’s lair, Annie would get distraught when she couldn’t see Santa. “Oh no Mama! Where Santa go?!” she’d say. I was feeling confident.
We arranged the kids and Annie willingly sat on Santa’s lap. Monica and I were like, “They’re doing it!!!” And then I said, “Annie, get your hand out of your face!” Santa heard me and gently pulled Annie’s hand out of her face. And then…the above happened.
Better luck next year?
Becca Masters says:
Oh bless her!!!
Darcie says:
Awe! Looks like you had the same luck we did…
PhaedraH says:
That Santa looks soooo SERIOUS! Lighten up Santa – where’s the twinkle in your eye and the merry in your face?!
Jessica Stringer says:
Aww! Poor Annie!
Beth says:
When my daughters were that age, we introduced them to Santa slowly. We’d go to the mall and have them wave or if it was a quiet time have talk a bit to the people around Santa. After a few trips they felt like Santa was an old friend and were great for the pictures. Of course I lived in a small town at the time and had the time.
J. P Martin says:
Love it. It isa classic!
Veronika says:
Santa is all like … “I should have auditioned for the reindeer role this year.” Smooches Annie! Santa’s not that bad! She is precious, btw.
AmazingGreis says:
Crying children with Santa pictures are the best!
LaurieSL says:
It’s still a precious photo!