Painful

 I had high hopes today of taking Channing for her 1 year well-child visit, getting 1 year pictures done, visiting Santa, and doing a little shopping at Target.  I realized last night that getting all that accomplished (and for it to go smoothly) was going to take a miracle and perhaps a fifth of vodka.  I cancelled the photo shoot & figured at least Channy could handle her 1 year shots (doped up on tylenol) and a quick sit on The Big Guy's lap.  Well, we got through the shots, but the Santa experience was not pretty. 

Griff was awesome & with a bribe of a large Sprite & cookie, this kid had no problem sitting next to Santa. 

 There was NO way Griff was going to sit on his lap---not even for all the Thomas The Trains in the world.

Channy was a hot mess.  She really isn't a fan of strange men---and men with facial hair really freak her out.  Needless to say we did not get a "good" picture.  In fact, I didn't get a single picture of just my kids on Santa's lap (whole purpose of the trip).  O was fantastic & sat quietly.  I think he was majorly annoyed by Channy--ruining his first Santa experience and all.

Poor Santa, I wonder how many screaming kids he has to deal with a day.  I did notice a few cups & "water" bottles next to his chair.....hmmm, wonder what he is really drinking?  Santa, I am not judging.  You do what you gotta do to get through the season.  I also wonder how Mrs. Claus keeps Santa healthy.  His immune system has to be impeccable to handle all those snotty kids.  Yuck, makes me want to go wash my hands.

 Santa & Griff had a good talk about all the trains Griff wants for Christmas.  We were walking away & Griff said to me "Santa is going to bring me a train."  Indeed, Santa is going to bring him a train.

Poor Channy--what a trooper.  We made it through the Dr. appointment, battled Santa & then spent a little time in Target.  She was a happy camper once we got home & she could roam around the house & play with her toys.  I had to peel 6 bandaids off her at bath time.  5 for shots & 1 for a blood draw. 

Here are her 1 year stats:

Height: 29 3/4 inches (80%)

Weight: 20 lb 10.8oz (50%)

Head Circumference: 18 1/8 inches (75%)

One healthy little gal

The Santa thing didn't really work out, but who cares.  I'm the moron that thought it was possible after my little sweetie had 6 needles poked into her. 

Lesson learned.