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Embracing Imperfection. Growing in Faith

December 29, 2012

That mean old Mommy…

*whine* *sniffle* *cry* *scream*

This was my son a couple weekends ago when his evil Mommy decided that it was time to see the jolly big man in the red suit.

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oh tears! Oh the humanity!

We waited in line for 30 minutes and you would have thought I was torturing his poor soul.  He wanted out of his stroller in the worst way.  I would let him out and he would try to escape.  Back in the stroller he went, where he would promptly swell his eyes with tears and let out a blood curdling scream (ok, it wasn’t that bad but if you have ever been the mother of an unhappy toddler, you understand).

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In fact, the mother of the toddler behind Eli in this picture understood all to well.  Because her toddler was doing the same thing.  Perhaps E and this little boy were in a competition to see who could get out of seeing Santa. 

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 In an attempt to make him happy, we put him on top of daddy’s shoulders.  But I still got the stink eye.

This is happening, son.  This is happening.  You will see Santa.

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And it did happen.  And he didn’t scream.  But he did pout.  Resulting in the cutest Santa picture ever!

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  1. Dana Matas says

    January 1, 2013 at 8:29 pm

    Hi Stephanie.
    I love your son’s little pouty face in the santa photo. Just perfect. And it is amazing what you’ve accomplished in your weight loss. Congratulations!! I really enjoyed visiting your blog.

    Found you on BloggyMom.
    Take care,
    Dana

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    • Stephanie @ CrayonmarksandTigerstripes says

      January 1, 2013 at 9:14 pm

      Hi Dana! Thanks for stopping by! I had to go visit your site because I can totally relate to the title of your blog. So looking forward to following you!

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  2. Kia Bishop says

    December 30, 2012 at 3:13 am

    He’s so cute!

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    • Stephanie @ CrayonmarksandTigerstripes says

      December 30, 2012 at 6:20 am

      Thank you!!! We think so too 😉

      Reply

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