I was 100% wrong.
When we walked into the room, Drew was super excited to see Santa, but when Derek sat him down on his lap, it was a different picture. Not sure how I snapped this shot, but it was the one millisecond where he wasn't reaching for us while crying some nasty tears. Despite being a really nice Santa, not creepy or reeking with bad breath, Drew was still terrified and let us know that.
Once we snatched him up, he was completely fine and the train display and free cookies brought him back to 100%. Eventually he even gave Santa a high five with a little smirk as if he knew. Santa was about to head out and everyone else was done so I thought it might be good to try again seeing as how Drew had watched other 'big' boys sit on his lap. Attempt #2 wasn't any better so we were done.
For now I just can't get over how dapper he looked on Saturday. I'm not a bragger, but come on....this face? .... and this pose?
Love.
I couldn't resist posting these pictures also which are far more showing of what Drew did the entire time. Check out the candy cane bribe that dad tried...
SANTA: 1 DREW: 0
Bahahahahahahaha! We met Santa on Saturday too and we have a very similar picture...with two hands outstretched and pain in her eyes. I love it.
ReplyDeleteAnd seriously? That pose in that handsome sweater? You have a future GQ on your hands! :)
Awww, he looks so cute though! That is one very well dressed little dude you got there. I think you're right, we will all end up with a year or two where there are tears in the eyes instead of a smile on the face. At least the rest of the event went well!
ReplyDeletelol! First, yes, he looked amazingly cute and handsome in that picture:). Second...yeah, toddlers cannot separate real from pretend, so this big guy dressed up in crazy stuff becomes VERY scary at that age. Both of mine sat fine last year on Santa's lap and I was AMAZED (Jax was 16 months and Addy was 10 months) but I am nervous about this year. We took them there and let them talk to Santa and give high fives last week, so this week is the big test, lol! My rule has always been, if they cry, they don't do the picture and I take them off immediately. I told the photographers that last year and then they did just fine of course!. OR, I'll just sit next to Santa and be in the picture with them, lol! Sounds like you had to do the same thing - quick snap and bail, lol! Seriously, loving his GQ outfit:).
ReplyDeleteWe're still debating whether or not a picture with Santa is a good idea. The little guy has seen the jolly old man a few times at the mall, but Marcus seems a bit suspicious of Santa. I think we'll play a photo op by ear.
ReplyDeleteAnd, oh my gosh, what an adorable photo! You should submit that to talent agencies!
I just live crying Santa pictures I don't know why! I'm sure I'll have a similar post when we take Emily!
ReplyDeleteAwww poor guy, that is about how Avery did. I like the other pictures though! He looks adorable in that sweater!
ReplyDeleteHaha. Poor thing! Guess Santa wasn't all he was cracked up to be. Here's to next year right?
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Ahhh poor little guy! He looks all nice and scared, boo! ;)
ReplyDeleteI haven't had the courage to take my little ones to see Santa, crying fitx2 seems like total nightmare right now lol
What cute pictures! You never know what the little one's reaction might be when they see Santa :-)))
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So cute ~ We had a similar experience with the Easter Bunny. Needless to say we steer clear of large dressed up people. She is not a fan.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for that stage to be over!
Lanaya
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Oh, poor little guy. Our 4 year old is still nervous about Santa. Maybe this year! : )
ReplyDeleteyep, I'm starting to get a bit worried about how this will go over. Last year at a week old, she could have cared less...this year STRANGER DANGER is all over the place....we'll have to wait and see...Dec 15th is when we have our breakfast with Santa...
ReplyDeleteLOL! poor santa! And poor drew!!
ReplyDeleteWe had the same problem with Presley at that age. Hoping this year is different but I have a feeling she's still not going to like him once she's up close!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! My little girl is about to be THREE and still did the same thing. Oy!! :)
ReplyDeleteOMG I LOVE THIS. I stumbled over here and love your blog. Too cute! I have a 6-month-old and am prepping for a major Santa-fail too.
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Aw, even when resisting Santa he is absolutely adorable ;)
ReplyDeleteLove his outfit!!
xo TJ
We have to have Santa sneak into the picture. I don't know if we will have success this year or not!!
ReplyDeleteI have a feeling this is going to happen to us this year. Your little one is cutie.
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Thanks for stopping by my blog!
ReplyDeleteI totally expected this reaction from my girls so I was shocked when they actually liked Santa! I always think the crying Santa pics are the best though---too funny lol :-)
Hahaha had to comment! We had a similar scary Santa experience :) And actually, as much as I wanted those cute sitting on Santa's lap photos, the memories made in those crying, get-me-outta-here ones are priceless. And come on, future model anyone?
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