With Christmas only a few days away one of the traditions we have is to take the children to the Mall to see Santa. Jonny and his family helped us start this tradition when all our kids were real little and all about the same age! Usually I try to avoid the Malls this time of year because they are just too hectic but there's something so very magical about all the shiny decorations, the merry loud music, and the hustle and bustle of the season!
The Bel Air mall here in Mobile was packed this week with last minute shoppers but the line for Santa wasn't too unbearably long. They even had a train ride and a carousel going for all the children who had had enough shopping! 
The kids are growing up fast right before our eyes and although they all agreed to accompany me to the mall to see Santa and to stand in line and to see all the beautiful decorations I wondered quietly to myself if this may be the last year I am able to pull this one off. Kids grow up, interests change, Santa isn't as exciting as he use to be, and mother's like me are left wondering will it ever be the same again? At least of course until the grandkids get here! Thank goodness for grandkids! Merry Christmas to all you moms, grandmoms and all the future ones hoping their kids don't outgrow too quickly the wonderful traditions of Christmas!!!!
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