This time next week, we'll be on a plane returning to NY. We're getting excited of thought of seeing family and friends.
Tonight we went to Lakeside Shopping Center which is pretty big. It's about 40 minutes away depending on traffic. We had scheduled a time for Makenna to see Santa. By scheduling, that meant we didn't have to stand in line as long as other people. We had to wait probably about 20 minute but it was better than the hour plus that others had to wait. They took you into this little house like structure they built and Santa was there in his chair with presents around him. As soon as the curtain was pulled back, Makenna started crying. I wasn't surprised. They're obviously prepared for that so they had seats wrapped up like presents for us to sit on and she sat on our laps and we got our picture taken. The first picture Makenna was obviously crying so we calmed her down enough to get a second picture and she still looks a bit upset but it was better than the first one, so we still bought it. I wouldn't have bothered but Chris convinced me since it was her first picture with Santa we had to get it. I agreed. Plus it's a rare family photo.
We were able to do a little shopping but it was mostly getting Makenna to behave and walk instead of wanting to be carried. We have to break her of the habit of wanting to be carried all the time. I admit that there are times when it is just easier - like when you're in a hurry. But, she's getting bigger and has to realize that she either has to walk, or ride in the pushcart. Plus, there will still be times when she's carried.
Well, we have a really big day tomorrow. We're going to the Isle of Wight which is a few hours away. Two by car, and one by ferry so we've got to get up early.
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