Last night, we took the train to the North Pole to visit Santa. Amelia has been EXTREMELY excited about riding the train. Since she knew what to expect from last year, we talked to her about how it was okay to talk to Santa (she was scared of him last year), and an elf would visit her house this year, so she should be nice to her elf's friends when they came to see her. Amelia acted like a professional Polar Express rider.
She waited patiently outside until they said "All Aboard" and humored Mommy with some pictures.
She had her ticket punched and went straight to her seat and waited for the train to move.
As the conductor announced that we were arriving, she looked out the window to see Santa and Mrs. Claus.
When the elves arrived, Amelia was happy to visit with them. She even met an elf that works in the "baby car" (aka matchbox car) division of the North Pole who promised to make her a red car and a blue car. We haven't visited Santa yet, so this was news to Mommy.
Amelia was a little hesitant when Santa and Mrs. Claus first arrived, so at first, we had them stand behind her for a picture. When she realized Santa was going to pass her without talking to her, Amelia shook his hand and told him she wanted some baby cars. This girl knew not to let the moment go without talking to the big man.
The cookies and milk arrived, and Amelia dove right in to eat her snack.
Our train was heading back to the station, so it was time to say goodbye.
This is such a fun tradition for our family! We are looking forward to riding the train to the North Pole again next year! Merry Christmas!
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