Getting In the "Spirit"....Slowly

I was brave today. The kids had a half day. Without thinking, I take the kids to the local outdoor mall to do some Christmas looking. It was around 3 pm, and the mall was dead quiet. Not bad for December and a nice day. After dragging them to a few stores, I relent and take agree to go into Build a Bear. Well, dumb me forgets it's December and the Santa man is there....right there.....with NO LINE! As soon as it is pointed out to Rachel, she goes off running, excited as heck! This is the biggest thing in her life! I just had to smile as she was so happy to see him. We even convince the 9 year old the get in the picture! LOL