Before we left Honolulu we took the girls to the Ala Moana mall to ride the Christmas train. Last year Maile was too small, but it is a Murashige family tradition that Katie and Emily really look forward to and were excited to share with their cousin. As the title of this post suggests, things started out pretty good, but quickly spiraled downhill…
Guess what Maile Girl? Today you get to ride the Christmas Train!
Psst. That's the train I get to ride today!
Maile and the Christmas Train - still friends. For now...
This. Is. Going. To. Be. Awesome. (Dad note: In hindsight this was the peak of Maile's excitement re: the Christmas Train adventure.)
Umm... hey guys, where do the mommies sit on this thing?
Speaking of mommies, where is my mommy?
Oh, there mommy is. Mommy, I'm not enjoying this anymore.
No, really. It was a nice idea, but I'm all set. Please take me off.
Daddy to my rescue! My hero!
Daddy, it was horrible. The train was moving and I couldn't find mommy and they were singing all these songs and just kept clapping and smiling and clapping and smiling...
Below is the video of Maile just before her early exit from the train. Yes, the train stopped mid ride and we extracted Maile. She wants us to report that she is safe and sound and is looking forward to trying again next year.
(Click here for the video.)
