We have had three visits with Santa this year.
The first experience was at the Grotto Christmas Party. Melia did well when I was holding her, but the screams of terror started as soon as we sat her for a picture.
Experience number two was with Daddy at the St Pete Library. Again, she did fine from a distance or with Daddy holding her. She wanted nothing to do with sitting on his lap.
Third time must be a charm! Of course, it could be a better looking Santa. We went to a friends clubhouse for a Cookies and Cocoa with Santa. A real bearded Santa came to visit. He blessed the CHRISTmas tree with magic dust, let the kids smell Rudolf's collar, read a story and even looked each kids name up in his "Good Kids Book"! (Melia made the list!) Then each kid got to come up and get a present. Melia let Santa hold her and let me get a few pictures without crying - no smiles, but no tears. She sat and listened to his story and played with his bag of toys. It was magical.
I am looking forward to making Cookies and Cocoa with Santa an annual CHRISTmas tradition!
