I spent the morning at my CMOMs (Charlotte Mothers of Multiples) holiday social as the Santa photographer. Yep, in three hours I captured over 64 families as their little ones sat on Santa's lap and divulged their special wishes.
Needless to say, I was exhausted (I am also quite sick right now, so that just makes it worse) by 2:00 PM, but I was bound and determined to get Ella, Aidan and Lauren to a Santa as well.
Why were they not at the CMOMs social? Well, the twins are on the tail end of their very first case of pink eye and I did not want to risk getting any of our friends sick. Guess I am not too worried about the general public!
Since Ella and Aidan had already asked me how Santa could be in the North Pole and at the mall, the pet store, and all sorts of other places at the same time, we had a long discussion about how these are not real Santas - just men dressed as Santa who deliver children's wishes to the man himself. Smart kids - they are no fools.
After this explanation, this was the first year of no tears - just pure excitement and joy!
Ella even stopped for a cameo with Mrs. Claus!
That evening, Ella and Aidan were in for a big surprise! Grandmommy and Grandaddy took them to see the Nutcracker in Uptown Charlotte. They were even treated to seats in the 8th row next to the Mayor and his children - Go Grandparents!
We were a little worried that Aidan would not be too thrilled, but he enjoyed it just as much as Ella and is quick to tell anyone all about the marching mice! Ella loves to talk all about the beautiful dancers and how the boy dancers lifted up the girl dancers. They both love to explain how the story was told by dancing and not talking.
The night was capped off with a sleepover at Grandmommy and Grandaddy's - perfection for all parties!
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