Last year, I vaguely remember people talking about the Santa Train event at NC Muesem of Life and Science. Madison was a newborn so I didn't put so much thought into it. However, this year Reagan understands and has started to believe in Santa. She comes home daily from school with her new knowledge of Santa.
"Mommy, Santa leaves presents under the tree for Madison and me."
"I have to be nice not naughty so that Santa will leave me presents."
"Do the elves make all the toys?"
This is our first Christmas that we get to play out the magic of Santa. Christmas has been so fun already and we have truly enjoyed this season much more than the past. No wonder our parents were always in such great spirits during the holiday season. When you are young it seems to take forever for the 25th to arrive, but as parents we get to enjoy each day.
Our first family event this year fell on the first day of December. I really liked that we did this on December 1st for it started the month off with a kick. We bundled up in our warmest layers and headed out to see Santa. We arrived early to make sure one that we didn't miss the train and second to give Reagan a chance to participate in the other craft activities. They had face painting, making reindeer food, many coloring activities, an ornament station, and of course the hot chocolate station with fun toppings.
Reagan was so excited that she didn't even mention the cold. However, poor Madison was pretty upset being stuck in the stroller while watching her sister run around. So I decided to buy her some chips to smooth her over.
Starving and unable to participate in the crafts, Madison finds satisfaction in chips.
Coloring Station
The Elves hard at work.
Of course, Reagan had to have a bag of chips too!
SANTA
Reagan was so scared of Santa when he approached our car of the train. She jumped to Daddy's right leg and leaned in as close as she could to me as possible. When Santa came she kept saying, "No, Santa! No, Santa!" Then as he was saying goodbye he asked, "Is there anything special you would like for Christmas?" Reagan leaps and almost jumps out of the train towards Santa as she yells, "A dollhouse and a pig." I was laughing as I was taking the photo so it was of the floor, but it was truly hysterical that she definitely wasn't going to let Santa pass without knowing what she wanted. Hmmm, reminds me of a certain famous Christmas movie except with a slide and a gun request.
Afraid of Santa
At last some Hot Chocolate! A much needed treat after a cold train ride. This was Reagan's first and she kept saying, "Mommy its hot!" I guess 3 year old's don't think to much about the name. :)
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