Naps, a Haircut & Santa on a Motorcycle

Saturday morning, I worked for almost three hours to get Helen Grace clean, dressed, and in the car (she was obviously not being cooperative), and we finally started out to run some errands and finish our Christmas shopping. First on our list was a haircut for Helen Grace since she preferred that option over wearing a bow. About five minutes into our drive, I realized she was too quiet, and sure enough, the child was SOUND ASLEEP. I hollered at her and tickled her with no response, so I turned the car around and went home. I left the car sitting in the garage running while she slept for over an HOUR.

Saturday was Peg and Bubba’s birthday, so we met them for lunch at Newk’s while Grandma was stuck at work. Of course, we couldn’t go to Newk’s without going to Gracie Bleu. I swear we should own stock in that place. After lunch and ice cream/bribery, we went straight to get a haircut. She was actually really well behaved. She picked out a sucker while we waited for just a minute, and she even let the lady put the cape over her. She got a little shy when the stylist started talking to her, but there were no tears or fits. I was so proud of her!

When we were running our errands afterward, we ran into SANTA on a MOTORCYCLE. He was sitting outside Hollywood Feed- maybe he had been in there earlier, but he was sitting on the motorcycle talking to some friends. Helen Grace had a fit to go over to him (although she didn’t want him to hold her), and she proudly told him she was a good girl, got her hair cut, and had earned her sucker. She was so excited and has talked about it all weekend!

After another two-hour nap and a quick dinner, we jumped back in the car and headed to Southern Lights in Southaven. We let her get out of her seat and sit in John’s lap while we drove through it, and while she initially thought that was cool, she was ready to get back in her seat by the end. This was our first time through Southern Lights, and we really enjoyed it. We are officially ready for Christmas!

Birthday hug for Peggy Helen Grace got a hold of my camera at Gracie Bleu.