We took Julia for a ride on the Arkansas-Missouri Railroad train. I think her new interest in trains started with her friend, Noah, who is obsessed with trains. He brings a Thomas the Train with him practically every day to daycare. Julia was excited when we told her that we were going to ride on a train. The train ride began in downtown Springdale, went South to Johnson, AR and returned back in Springdale. It is a short train ride compared to the usual routes, but it is a special excursion only offered a few times each December and Santa, Mrs. Claus, and an elf ride along to greet the guests. Julia was a little apprehensive when she first heard the train whistle and saw it coming down the tracks toward us, but wanted to ride it. We had a nice table in the dining section of the train. When Santa came to our table, Julia did not want to have her picture taken with him or for him to hold her, but she didn't cry. This was an improvement from last year. We had a good time singing a couple Christmas carols and viewing a different side of our community.
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