Georgia did it! My courageous six year old conquered one of her fears. G sat next to Santa to tell him what she wants for Christmas. She has refused to do this or even look at Santa for the last four years. After seeing Santa in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, G decided she needed to go see the man in red.
On Friday, November 26th, we went to Macy's on 34th street in New York City to see Santa. As we took the escalators up to the 8th floor to find the jolly old man, G's nerves of steel began to crumble. She kept telling me she wasn't sure she wanted to do this. I told her let's just go see him. You don't have to speak, you can just wave at him. She agreed, and we continued to make our way up.
Have you ever been to see Santa at Macy's in New York City? Santaland/North Pole is incredible! I do think if we had gone to see any other Santa, she would not have done it. As soon as we got into line, there were elves to greet us and to talk to G. This distracted her and calmed her nerves. The elves direct you though the path/line to Santa. The path begins with a train ride to Santaland. Then you go along a beautifully decorated path to see Santa.
As we got to Santa, G made me go in first. She very hesitantly followed and stood in front of Santa. He was so good. Santa talked to her and before you knew it, she was sitting next to him talking about what she wanted for Christmas. I am so proud of my little girl. I actually saw her grow and mature before my very eyes in that moment.
G told me later if she can get over her fear of Santa, she can get over her fear of thunder, lightening, and the Maryland turtle. She also said she only wants to see the Macy's Santa from now on. :~)
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