Visiting Santa

Otis has never been to a mall to visit Santa before.  His first Christmas Santa came to us.  He was so amazed by him.

We did try to go a couple years back but when we got to the mall it was to early and Santa wasn't there for another week.

Last week we were at the mall to get snow pants when Otis saw Santa's village was set up and he wanted to go.  We promised him we would go on Tuesday when daddy got home from work.   I had completely forgot about it until we were walking to school and Otis was singing about it.  Going to school has really changed his awareness of things like Santa.

On they way to the mall Otis went over what he was going to ask for.  On the way through the mall Otis decided he wanted popcorn.  We tell him after seeing Santa he could have some as a treat.  It is a special day after all.  Once we get to the Santa's Village he changes his mind.  He doesn't want to see Santa anymore he just wants popcorn.  We convince him to go in.  He had to watch for awhile while others visited Santa. With a little coaxing he finally sits beside Santa and tells Dave what he wants instead of Santa.  He get down and says "Now can we get popcorn."

By the time we got home I had the picture in my inbox.  How cool is that.  I called Otis over to see the picture.  This is when the real wonder about Santa started.  "Mom, How does Santa Fly?" I say "his reindeer pull him with the sleigh".  "Reindeer's Fly?"  I say, "Yes they pull Santa's Magical sleigh"  This goes on for a few minutes.  He is really getting excited for the whole thing.

We even have a special milk and cookie dish set for Santa.