Fun at the Mall

So today we didn't have any therapy or doctor visits scheduled! That is so rare. I can't even tell you how surprising it was when I looked at the schedule and realized we had a real free day just for me and Tom.

I decided it would be a good day to check out the mall this morning and see what Tom thought of riding the train and meeting Santa. The night before I asked him if he wanted to go to the mall and ride the train and he got the biggest grin on his face.

a rowdy little grin!

So this morning we went to the mall and met Santa! He sat on Santa's lap and got his picture taken. I told the photographer Tom was blind so he probably wouldn't look up. They use stationary cameras so they can't really do anything to accommodate you anyway. But they did have a little squeak toy that made Tom smile. The photographer was quick and snapped a picture just in time to catch him smiling. Even though his head is a little down in the picture I can't be happier. He was so brave and so open to the whole process. He handled it like he meets Santa everyday!

Then we got on the train together and let me tell you that little train really moves! I guess it has been a long time since I have been on the train at the mall. But we had fun zipping along in the train and I think we will be back for more train rides before Christmas is over.