It's been colder here than I remember for a very long time. The kids actually saw frost on the playground at school. Now I know that's surely not a big deal to most of the folks across this great snowy land. But for a couple little beach boys in Southern California, that's memorable.
the snowy mountains and a big orange hot air balloon.
i took the kids to see santa after school yesterday. my oldest is nine and he really didn't want to go. mostly he didn't want to sit on santa's lap. i told him to say "no thank you" when santa asked him to sit on his lap.
santa was at lunch when we arrived...
so we waited patiently with many young, crying children dressed to the nines. those days are over for me. i let the kids come as they had been dressed for school. and they had had their class parties the same day so they were pretty messy. but they're my kids and i like them to look like themselves rather than a stiff, fancy version of who they are. at least that's my excuse and i'm sticking with it. :0)
so when the boys finally reached the front of the line and walked over to talk to the big guy, my littlest dude was immediately launched onto santa's knee. one of the elves was standing in front of my other son so i couldn't hear what he was saying as santa asked him to sit on his lap. but i could see him quickly sit on a small bench next to santa. i think it is provided for a parent when a child is a little scared of the man in red.
then i see my son saying "no thank you" and giving the universal hand signal for "no more" by putting his hand out, palm flat, and waving it back and forth. no sooner did he do this than the big old guy reached over, grabbed him under both arms, and hauled him onto his knee. oooooh! so much for being too big!
so when the boys finally reached the front of the line and walked over to talk to the big guy, my littlest dude was immediately launched onto santa's knee. one of the elves was standing in front of my other son so i couldn't hear what he was saying as santa asked him to sit on his lap. but i could see him quickly sit on a small bench next to santa. i think it is provided for a parent when a child is a little scared of the man in red.
then i see my son saying "no thank you" and giving the universal hand signal for "no more" by putting his hand out, palm flat, and waving it back and forth. no sooner did he do this than the big old guy reached over, grabbed him under both arms, and hauled him onto his knee. oooooh! so much for being too big!
it cracked me up. i'm sure they've told Santa to get the kids on his lap so the moms will buy the photos. either way, it made for a nice photo and, yes indeed, i bought it.
and, thankfully, the first born son did not tell santa he wants the $400 Lego Death Star from Star Wars. that's all he has talked about for the last six months. i told him i just couldn't go along with buying a $400 Lego set. he explained it quite clearly to me that if Santa brings it no one is buying it. whew. luckily he asked Santa for a more reasonably priced Star Wars Lego set that I am certain Santa has set aside for him already.
i am getting ready to visit my favorite girl in her most glorious store with my bestest fun friend this morning. i'm sure i'll have photos to share with you later. i may be a bit scarce in the blog world these next few days as i am soaking up every drop of holiday cheer with my family and friends. i hope you are having the greatest time of your life, too!!
and, thankfully, the first born son did not tell santa he wants the $400 Lego Death Star from Star Wars. that's all he has talked about for the last six months. i told him i just couldn't go along with buying a $400 Lego set. he explained it quite clearly to me that if Santa brings it no one is buying it. whew. luckily he asked Santa for a more reasonably priced Star Wars Lego set that I am certain Santa has set aside for him already.
i am getting ready to visit my favorite girl in her most glorious store with my bestest fun friend this morning. i'm sure i'll have photos to share with you later. i may be a bit scarce in the blog world these next few days as i am soaking up every drop of holiday cheer with my family and friends. i hope you are having the greatest time of your life, too!!
Your bestest fun friend? I'm not going to be there!!!
I love the photo of the boys- Finn looks just perfect on Santa's lap!
Posted by: maigirlz | December 20, 2008 at 04:41 PM
MY boy is reading over my shoulder. As I scrolled down he yelled "STAR WARS, I just saw Star Wars mentioned on that page!"
Maybe Santa could pool a bunch of kids together and they could all have joint custody of it (har har har).
Tristan had 5 STar Wars Legos on his Christmas List... and that was it! LOL The Death Star though wasn't on the list ;0)
Posted by: kelly | December 20, 2008 at 06:53 PM
That was a great Santa ... I think if I had tugged on that beard, it would have gotten a yelp out of him! I get a kick out of seeing my own Santa throughout the year, and pulled up behind him twice this season at the post office. He was in his sweats, though, not his red suit, which is still a great look for him...
Posted by: Nancy Jamar | December 21, 2008 at 06:18 AM
I know the feeling. My oldest is 11 and youngest is nine. So even thought they don't "believe" in Santa anymore they still wanted to go see him at the mall...go figure? Crazy kids.
K
Posted by: Karla | December 21, 2008 at 06:54 AM
Your boys are absolutely adorable!!!
Happy Holidays to all of you.
Posted by: Mary Beth Shaw | December 21, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Wait a minute Maija... that's what i was going to say.... what are you talking about Kelly? favorite girl? bestest fun friend? i'm still in Oregon honey, there's no way i can make it down in time. hee hee
the boys look sweet with Santa altho soon Finn will be taller than Santa! What a great pic tho. Enjoy all the festive fun of the season, cookie girl. love you! XXXOOO
Posted by: Mija | December 21, 2008 at 12:10 PM
...thinking you maybe should have a bestest girl in EACH CITY...around the globe...happy magical holidays!
hugz
Posted by: barbara burkard | December 22, 2008 at 08:52 AM
Great Santa pics and the progessive dinner looked like an elegant and kooky fun evening.
Please look out for yourself and now that I know a little bit about astrology, thanks to you, I will be more careful, too!
Posted by: Michel | December 22, 2008 at 03:26 PM
Your boys are GoRgeOus, Kelly! I love that they both are on Santa's lap. Oh, and hey... spill the beans with the favorite fun store, I wanna know!
Posted by: Dede Warren | December 22, 2008 at 07:15 PM
ohhhh my, they are just so beautiful sitting there on santa's lap... what a perfect photo and great story.
thank you so much for your kind wishes and emails over this past year.
wishing you a very Merry Christmas, full of much love, laughter, and happiness. xoxo
Posted by: misty | December 23, 2008 at 10:26 PM
I have a photo of myself at 3 years of age sitting on Santa's knee. Great photo of your two boys Kelly. A Merry Christmas to you all.
Posted by: robyn | December 24, 2008 at 09:13 AM