Santa Time!!!!

Well,this Thursday I took the kids to get their pictures taken for Christmas at Picture People.I arrived at the mall early and thought maybe while I am here I will take them to see Santa.Well, when I got there, there was no one in line!!!!!WHOA!!I was very excited because I was not quite sure how Dominic was going to react.To my pleasant surprise he was EXCITED!I was EXCITED that there was no tears.Sam on the other hand was a little reserved, but I told her she needed to tell him what she would like for Christmas or Santa wont know what to bring her.She thought about it for a second, and then when I pointed out that Dominic was telling Santa what he wanted she decide to hop on Santa's lap.Nothing like a little sibling rivalry, to get the job done!Dominic was really cute for the pic, they would say "Smile" and he was like "CHEESE".It was too cute.The whole time I was standing their like, I cant believe their is no crying,whining,or line.After Santa, we proceeded to Picture people and again the kids were great and the pictures turned out cute!Look for your Christmas cards soon.
You see I was pretty shocked how things ran so smoothly,this is because picture day is usually my least favorite day.I LOVE the pictures when we are done, but the whole process just stresses me out!!!!Picking out outfits,making sure they stay clean,hair done,no one crying so we don't have red eyes, and my favorite trying to get them to smile and look at the camera the same time.There are times when I get done with pictures that I am so sweaty I need a shower!I guess its that mom in me who just wants that perfect family picture.