Sitting on Santa's lap was so exciting for Grace. Every time we would see his setup at the mall or watched him in the Decatur Christmas parade, Grace would wave excitedly and yell, "Hi, Santa!"
When she sat on his lap this year, the conversation went like this:
When she sat on his lap this year, the conversation went like this:
Santa: What do you want?
Grace: I have been a good girl.
Santa: Yes, you have. What do you want for Christmas?
Grace: Do you have any shovels?
Santa: Yes, I do. Would you like a shovel?
Grace: Yes, so I can sweep snow with Daddy.
Santa: What else would you like? A doll?
Grace: (Thinking and scrunching up her mouth.) Hmmm...I want presents!
Santa: Okay.
Grace: I would like a puzzle.
Santa: Ok, a puzzle...
This year, Grace loved watching The Polar Express and eating popcorn. But she was also afraid and wanted to lock the door so Santa wouldn't come in and take her to the North Pole on the train. She told us, "I don't want to go..." And asked Daddy to check to see that the doors were locked every night before bed. We constantly reminded her that she didn't have to ever go outside unless she wanted to.
On Christmas morning, Grace was afraid of opening her stocking. For some reason, she was sure that there were bees in them... Sometimes, she can be so brave, but the next minute she needs reassurance for the smallest things.
