Santa

We were at the mall yesterday when a christmas elf came along handing out stickers. Ella was instantly memorised! 'Where is santa, Mum?" she asked looking around. Sometime later as we passed the main stage area but were one floor up, Ella peered down and spotted Santa! Watching other children climb into his sleigh Ella excited said "I want to ask Santa for some lego." Hmm I'm thinking...what a difference 12 months make. Obviously santa and christmas is a hot topic at childcare because we haven't discussed any of this at home.

Off we go down the lift to meet up with Santa. Both Ella and Katy have only ever had 1 santa photo taken - both when they were 8 months old. So I thought it would be nice to have one with them together. Despite being only 3rd in line it took sometime before it was our turn.

Ella happily climbs into Santa's sleigh and chats away to him. Meanwhile Katy burst into tears as soon as we walked up the ramp!! No amount of distraction (even ella's teddy taking the photo - which got a smile) could make santa seem less scary! So no photo this time. We may try again if the opportunity arises.

Luckily for Katy, Ella informed us that not only did she ask for lego and a cinderella doll for herself but she also asked santa to bring Katy an ariel doll. What a lovely big sister :)