No ho ho.

Sometimes, I'm not so sure about my mother.  Remember that picture of me with those strange looking pirate guys a couple months ago?  I would have expected that to serve as a clear lesson to her, but it seems she learned nothing!  Let's take a look at the evidence:

Take me to the playground, even in the cold?  I'm overjoyed!

Give me a giant Christmas ornament?  Awesome entertainment.

Take me on a train ride around Santa's village?  I'm gleeful! 

Take me to look at some real live "ish!" (aka, fish)?  I will kiss them!

Set me on the lap of a bearded man who dresses funny and asks too many questions...  then walk-off, and tell me to smile about it??  Seriously, Mom?  Not pleased. 

Can we please learn from our mistakes here?