We got to go to a Christmas party by Kids on the Move, the group that was in charge of James's speech therapy. This was the first kid centered Christmas party we had ever been to, and it was the first time that James and Mariah got to meet Santa!
We started off with some fun crafts. This one was a snowman paper bag puppet.
Mariah loved picking out the pieces and gluing them on.
James discovered orange slices! I think he ate 2 or 3 full oranges that night!
While we waited in line for Santa, Mariah was practically beside herself. She would lean and try to get as close to Santa as she could, and almost cut in line a couple of times. Then suddenly it was our turn...
and Mariah decided she was shy!
Then she gave Santa a hug, though she wasn't too sure about the idea!
Next was James's turn, and he didn't really have an opinion either way about Santa. He got a funny little squirrel, but was mostly interested in the string cheese he was munching on.
Mariah also got a stocking from Santa, and she was very excited to unload it. First she found a toothbrush,
then some soap and a washcloth.
Next was a capri sun,
and then CANDY! She was progressively more excited with each item she took out.
Sadly, I didn't get a picture of the best part, because I wasn't expecting it. After she pulled out the candy, the stocking was empty (so I put away the camera to help her pack up). She reached in, found it was empty, and then exclaimed "And a sock to wear!" and gleefully tried to put it on over her sneaker. Kids always love the container the gift came in the best!
Sadly, I didn't get a picture of the best part, because I wasn't expecting it. After she pulled out the candy, the stocking was empty (so I put away the camera to help her pack up). She reached in, found it was empty, and then exclaimed "And a sock to wear!" and gleefully tried to put it on over her sneaker. Kids always love the container the gift came in the best!
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