This year we decided to do something a little different. Since we are members at the MN Zoo, they offered a members only event where you could come in for morning snacks, music, and crafts and you could visit with Santa. We decided to sit where we would be close to last to visit with Santa so Hudson could warm up to the idea. Santa did stop by our table once the event started for a quick hello, and Hudson gave him an unsure look. Justin & I talked to him about how he could sit on Santa's lap and that Santa probably had a present for him, his response "no Santa".
For just over a half hour we hung out at our table, eating some snacks and doing some coloring. We also made a Santa ornament for our tree.
Finally Santa made his way over to our table and both of us were very impressed at how he handled the situation. First a lady asked us Hudson's name and then whispered it to Santa, so he was able to talk to Hudson directly. He then had a black bear to give him which Hudson accepted but from an arm's length. Santa then pointed out he tag on the bear and suggested Hudson come up on his lap so they could cut it off and up he went with no tears!
Not too sure about this mom......
We will definitely be doing this again next year as Santa took time for each child and we did not feel rushed like we have at the mall. Plus we then walked around the Zoo for a bit after to see some animals :)
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