Oh, Mrs. Claus

I posted this picture on Instagram on Friday, but for those of you who don't follow me there, I didn't want you to miss out on my favorite Santa photo ever.

Let's discuss it, shall we?  First of all, T was a little over two when this picture was taken. Certainly too old to be so upset about sitting on Mrs. Claus' lap.  Even when I held his hand and moved into the photo, he was having none of it.  I love the look on C's face.  I just imagine he's thinking, "don't worry, he does this all the time, I ignore him". And Santa is clearly hoping it will be over soon.

But Mrs. Claus really steals the show.  To this day I have no idea if she was honestly making that face at him, or hamming it up for the camera.

In any case, T eventually got over his fear of sitting on the laps of strange people in red suits and having his picture taken.  When I phrase it like that, it's a wonder we get any good Santa photos at all!

Last year's photo - and I didn't have to hold his hand!

I'll be spending the weekend baking, wrapping, cleaning, and getting ready for my parents to arrive from Arizona.  Hope everyone has a great weekend!