Why did I think William would sit on Santa's lap when he doesn't sit on anyone's lap? (except when he's tired) He seldom sits at all. William has always preferred to stand and now we are into running and jumping. He can really get himself off the ground. Needless to say, William loved the beautiful "North Pole" that they had at the Mall. He especially enjoyed picking up the falling snow. He also loved looking at all the kids with Santa. When it came time for his turn though...no go....he wanted to walk around the North Pole. I was determined to get a picture..we were there, he was dressed in his Christmas red. We were not going home without the picture. Of course, as you will note, I am not dressed in my Christmas red...I'm thinking I'm going to schlep around the Mall with a toddler who's due for a nap. At this point the Santa line is getting longer and I'm in a full sweat. So, I did what every good mother would do, I sat with the big guy too. William was not very interested in sitting with me either. Too many pretty things & people to look at. Next year.....Daddy's coming along!
