Santa

Last night we took the took the boys to see Santa at the mall. I was a bit nervous that Avery would freak a little bit (like last year), since he seems to be afraid of everything. Not joking, more about that later. When we went to Andy's school Christmas party Avery refused to even be on the same side of the room as Santa, so this was at least a step in the right direction.

Jack wasn't scared, but he certainly wasn't terribly interested in Santa, I think he was looking more at the Christmas decor all around. Avery didn't want to sit on Santa's lap, but at least he didn't cry. And I'm so glad they let us take our own pictures every year. 14.99 for one 5x7...yeah right!We walked around for a bit, got some Sub Zero ice cream (yum!) and then decided to let Avery ride one of those cars they always have at malls. My kids happiness is worth at least 2 quarters!
What kid doesn't beg their parents for a ride every time they see one, right?

Not ours that's for sure. As soon as it turned on he freaked out. He was so scared of the moving car he was shaking!! And then he talked about not wanting to ride the car, all the way home. When he saw the pictures a few minutes ago he started talking about it again. He tends to obsess about things.
He's pretty much afraid of everything. How did that happen?! He still talks about a mask his cousin Caleb put on a few months ago and is nervous to go near the scene of "the crime" still.
We sure hope he grows out of this "phase" soon.

Last night was fun though, and the scene at the little car just adds to the excitement of going out with a 2 1/2 year old!