It was a totally last-minute thing. We haven't made a big deal of Santa to Graham yet, and after hearing from friends how utterly scared their kids are of Santa in-person, I had decided, why torture G by dragging him to a crowded mall only to witness him crying and/or refusing to sit on a bearded stranger's lap?But, we asked this morning if he was interested in this breakfast shindig and he enthusiastically nodded yes. So off we went. Not only were the breakfast options delicious (and included mimosas for non-preggers adults!), the atmosphere was delightfully festive.
(Photo below by Studio Laguna photography.)
We were SHOCKED to see Graham not only emphatically wave across the room at Santa, but then to RUN to him with wide eyes and the hugest smile ever. The people around us were laughing and smiling because I don't think they'd seen anything quite like it all morning. Most kids G's age are either freaked-out crying or understandably shy about visiting with Santa. (And Graham is usually shy with strangers.) He immediately crawled up onto Santa's lap (fortunately there was no line for this small event) and said, "Merry Christmas, Santa!"
We'll post a link to the professional photos a lady was snapping off (which I'm sure will cost an arm and a leg) as soon as they're up... supposedly by the 27th.(Powdered sugar donut face.)
We suspect an annual Cheeky Monkey Breakfast with Santa tradition-in-the-making! Merry Christmas!xo,
A, J + G
