Marcus and Santa

 A few weeks ago we took Marcus to see Santa Claus in Brainerd.  He was super excited about it.  We got in line to see Santa and all of a sudden a person dressed up as the Grinch snuck up and scared Marcus.  He was so upset that we had to leave instantly and would not consider going back to see Santa. 

Since that time we have offered to see Santa a few times and he has never been excited.  That nasty Grinch had him nervous.  The week before Christmas his daycare decided to do a Christmas party and the exciting is that Santa was coming to it.  The daycare teachers talked about it with the kids and the parents were invited to the party.  It was the perfect way to get Marcus over his fear.  He was actually excited about it.

I showed up to the party at daycare and they had all of the kids hanging out in one room playing while Santa and the parents and the parting kids in another room.  Marcus was excited to see him so we got into line.  He got right on Santa's lap and told him he wanted a big etch-a-sketch for Christmas.  It was a success and now Marcus LOVES Santa Claus.