SANTA!

I adore Christmas time. It is so full of so many fun traditions! I was determined to be done shopping this year by December so I could enjoy it without the stress of shopping. I am almost done shopping and I think I can enjoy the few gifts I have left to buy. That makes me happy! Today was a day of visiting with Santa! Santa showed up at Whit's preschool this morning. Parents were invited to attend, but not necessarily to sit in Santa's lap. Well, our son, the brave firecracker that he is, did not want to participate in the sitting of this man's lap. I think this might be my favorite picture of all time. It just shows how good of a Daddy Greg is. He needed to show Whit that Santa was "ok". Funny fact is that this is actually a picture of Greg with his high school baseball coach. I bet they never thought they would have one snapped like this. :)

He was not so sure....

This is as close as we are going to get this year!! My boys with Santa. :)

This afternoon we headed over to GSU for the lighting of the Christmas tree at Sweetheart Circle. I love going to this every year! You get to spend as much time with Santa as you want and what is better than a GSU Santa?? Kennedy LOVED talking to him this year. She quickly told him that she really, really, wanted an American Girl Doll. I loved that all the GSU students in line for Santa were reminicing about their American Girl dolls as she went on and on about hers!

Again, Whitty did not want to get near Santa! After this picture he says, "Mommy, I need to tell Santa what I want!" I said "Do you want to sit in his lap?' He said, "NO! I just need to get a little close. " So, I leaned over that stage, far enough away for my baby to talk to him, and he yells, "Hey Santa! I want a digger truck! A big yellow digger truck!" Santa smiles and says he thinks he can handle that. :)

It's been a busy week, only to be a busier weekend. I had a semi breakdown about it this afternoon, but after a nice glass of wine, kids in bed early, and a moment to actually sit, I am once again thankful for even crazy days like this. It is just a reminder that I need to stop more. I got a letter in the mail from our preschool director. It said that she prays for each child in the program for one week during the year. This week she has prayed for Whit by name. Well, now that put me in my place. How amazing to have someone take that time to call on our Lord and pray for MY baby by name all week. I needed that today. Decemeber is a crazy busy month. I hope I take time to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas!

Merry Christmas and Happy December!