santa visit

on saturday we went to the 8th floor of macy's downtown for their display "a day in the life of an elf."

natalie was very excited to go see santa.

but when she saw him she got totally freaked out and froze.

wouldn't you if santa had those choppers?!

she had a really hard time smiling. she kind of looks like she's going to be sick. i can even see the discomfort in her legs. poor thing.

she asked for a kitty piano and a dora toothbrush.

it was sweet though, she did find comfort in feeling his white jacket trim. in the picture they santa's elf took, she has a firm grip on that part of his costume.

she loved writing him a letter.

and i loved watching her write it. too precious. her hands. adore.

she was very proud that she could stand the paper up all by itself.

and mail it!

a cookie from mrs. claus' bakery!

 

unfortunately the threats of santa watching to see if she's naughty or nice aren't working. she rolls her eyes (oh yes she can) and snickers at the idea that he can see her when he's not here.

i said he's magic! he sends elves! i can write him a letter!

"nah, mom. he doesn't know."