Santa took some time out of his busy schedule and paid a visit to Nathan’s workplace Monday night. In spite of the impending layoffs, I still think Nathan’s company is one of the best companies he and I have ever worked for. They are very family oriented and really know how to take care of people. Along with hosting the Santa visit, they provided punch and cookies and had an arts and crafts area set up for the kids to make Christmas ornaments. It was all very nice.
We had been talking up the Santa visit for a few days and Autumn was pretty geeked about it. Two years ago, just after she had turned one, I took her to the local supermarket to have her picture taken with Santa. Like most parents, we wound up with a photo of a completely wigged out child screaming her head off on Santa’s lap.
I’m happy to say this year was completely different. Autumn caught sight of Santa and waived to him as we stood in line. As soon as it was our turn, she walked right up to the guy and said, “I want a dinosaur now.” I guess the girl was expecting him to produce that dinosaur for her on the spot. It was a little embarrassing.
Santa simply smiled and told her she’d have to wait for that dinosaur. He pulled Autumn up into his lap and the two of them chatted before having their picture taken.
Note to Santa: We’ll work on those manners between now and next year’s visit.
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What a cool looking Santa, he’s got his own hair! This is a great picture!
And cool to you for that post about your mom. I hope you win!
I love the picture! We also had a much better Santa experience than a few years ago, even though Squeaks still wasn’t too sure about actually talking to him. But then she told him she wants a horse….a real one. Damn.
She’s adorable! Look at that big old sassy smile.
Also, the dino-demand? Cracked me up.
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