Santa Claus is Comin' to Town

This year is the first year in which Lolli actually understands the concept of Santa and is excited about Christmas.

Last year, we went to visit Santa and she was a bit apprehensive. She didn't scream and cry, but she did get a bit teary eyed and wouldn't really smile for the picture...until Santa shoved a sucker in her hand. But still no smile; she simply frowned less.

This year, I was preparing her for our Santa visit and she recalled last year's incident. She said, "I gon sit on Santa lap an not cry? An he give me a sucker?" She knew the drill.

So we' visited Santa this year not once, but twice. And each time, Lolli cooperated. She told the big man that she's been good all year and that she wants Thomas the Train train tracks for Christmas. She even told him that she'd leave him milk and cookies and for the reindeer, some carrots and water on the porch. So adorable, right?

Now that Lolli and Santa are on a first name basis, Lolli has made him her go-to guy. Watching cartoons, Lolli will see commercials come on advertising new toys and games. Following each commercial, she'll turn to me and say, "Mama, I want that!" I'll respond saying, "No. We don't need to get that. You already have lots of toys." She'll retort, "But I love it! Santa will get it for me."

Really? Santa will get it for you? He's your personal shopper and will just get you every little thing your heart desires with no restraint? Uh, no. No he will not.

Except...he has.

Lolli is so spoiled. She will be getting absolutely every little thing she has asked for this year...and then some.

Santa is a big pushover.