For Tackle it Tuesday this week, I was planning to decorate the Christmas tree that I put up last week. But, well, that just didn’t happen.
Instead, yesterday I tackled taking the girls and Will to our convention center (believe me, it isn’t as large as that title makes it sound) for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and photo with Santa.
And what a tackle it was!!!
We didn’t make it to the tree lighting last year, so I had no idea what a big deal it would be. No idea!
We miraculously ended up being inside the Rhinelander when Santa came though. Actually, we snuck in during the ceremony to warm up…it was soooo cold outside!
Anyway, we were at what we thought was the beginning of the line for Santa pictures and ended up waiting for over an hour. Apparently, there was alreay a line the length of the ballroom formed from other people that were strategically already inside. I just felt sorry for the poor people that were outside when the line started.
It was such a madhouse, though. And I am a people watcher, so it was actually fun standing in line….waiting.
There is a misconception that the Army is organized, regulated, and put together. It’s a misconception in most cases. This was one of them.
When we finally got up to see Santa, MC and Will both F-R-E-A-K-E-D O-U-T!! So…we have a very classic picture with the two of them crying!
I also happened to pull a muscle in my back yesterday while I was exercising.
That made standing in the infamous Santa line and carrying around children in the cold a very painful tackle. I’ll be on the couch today with a heating pad….not much will be tackled around here at all, I’m sure.
To see what other moms are tackling this week, be sure to visit Tackle it Tuesday at 5 Minutes for Mom.
Angie @ Many Little Blessings says
Can you believe my kids have never had their pictures taken with Santa? Maybe it’s because I disliked it so much as a kid.
Anyway — I digress…
Great tackle! It sounds like it was a madhouse!
Rachel C says
Caroline and I got a real big hoot out of this pictures!! You will treasure this forever!!! HEE, HEE!!!! 🙂
Nancy says
I think that was definitely a chore! It’s probably hard to get all the kids happy in a picture like that.
Shanna says
This picture is too funny! I love the look on EA’s face – it’s like she’s saying “What’s the big deal?”!
Frugal Carol says
Great picture!!!
Wendy Darling says
I am sorry about your back, but that is a cute picture. 🙂
Alexandra says
haha very cute picture!
Rachel C says
I just showed Franklin this picture when he got home from work. He LOVES the picture of Santa looking down and EA wondering what is all the fuss about! A CLASSIC picture…we love you guys!! We are sorry about your back….I hope you are doing better this evening.
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Melissa says
Love this picture! It is SO Christmas!
Karen says
That picture is too funny!
Suzanne says
So classic. My kids DO NOT like Santa Claus either…. Blaire Rose is the only one that even remotely thinks sitting on his lap is OK.
Hope you get some rest and your back heals!
LifeAtTheCircus says
You are so right… that is CLASSIC! A keeper for sure!