She was happily sitting with her friends singing songs and I went to go get Franklin. I probably should have gone out ahead of him and sat with her, but I didn't. He walked out saying "Ho, ho, ho" and I heard a very loud, shrill scream. I look over and of course, it's my daughter. Her hand was in front of her mouth just like in the horror movies!! The tears pretty much continued the rest of the time even though I held her and sat at the very back. She did not want to go up and get her present but I carried her up there anyway. She did calm down after opening it and was completely fine when he left the room. She told me he was big and loud and that's why she didn't like him. But before nap she did say she wanted him to be her friend. Crossing my fingers she'll not have the same reaction when we go to a different event this Friday!!
Franklin was pretty bummed because he really wanted her to come up to him this year. Maybe next year. :)
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oh! Poor Peanut! That's pretty much what I'm expecting out of BOTH of mine again this year! They are trying to warm the kids up to Santa at their school - they have a life size santa there - the first couple of days, Sarah literally did not MOVE out of the farthest corner of the room unless she HAD to. She will play 'near' him now but still not 'comfortable' near him. We've got another week before any Santa visits...so maybe by then...but I doubt it!
We were at Bass Pro Shop before Thanksgiving and they had free pics with Santa. I didn't even get in line. We just browsed the trains and other scenery and then got closer to the big man. Yeah as soon as we were close enough to see and she saw other kids getting their pics, she wouldn't go any closer. I didn't push it. The last couple of days she says she wants to see him :). Yeah right. We may try next week. Maybe once all our kids realize that he is responsible for the presents on Christmas morning, we will have it easier :). Did you guys do your tree yet? Ella loved that. She kept pawing the Santa ornaments.
I am so scared Hunter is going to react this way too. He was fine the last 2 years but something is telling me this year is going to be different. We shall see. I will let you know once we go visit the big man!!!
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