I have failed my children. I have failed to teach them the "basics" of Christmas tradition. Everyone grows up knowing about certain Christmas-time rituals: caroling, cookie plates, pictures with Santa at the mall.
I, however, have failed. I've never taken my kids to sit on Santa's lap at the mall.
Ever.
In fact, I took Megan to the mall the other day, for some special one-on-one time. As we were going in, we saw Santa walking in the mall. Excitedly, Megan pointed and asked, "Santa! What is he doing here?"
I explained to her that a lot of moms bring their kids to the mall to sit on Santa's lap and have their picture taken. I thought maybe she'd complain that I had never done such a thing. Instead, she wrinkled her cute little nose and said,
"Um, that's weird."
There you have it. I have officially ruined my children.
Jason Turns 12!
6 months ago
3 comments:
we haven't been to the mall since October. I hope to keep it that way. I too, am a failure.
Yeah, we hope for a picture at the ward Christmas party- other then that no way!
My kids went to the mall Santa once. At thier request we will not return. Ever again.
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