When my mom mentioned she was thinking about getting Noah a polar express train to put around our Christmas tree, my boy mom heart grew even bigger, if that’s possible, but I couldn’t think of a better gift for him and at this sweet tender age of 2. It was then that I knew this holiday season would be centered around all things trains and I made it my mission to find a few spots around town that would accomplish that goal.

Looking back, I’d say it was an absolute success and my eyes and ears are already open to finding an actual polar express train ride for the 2024 holiday season.

There truly is nothing like seeing your toddlers eyes light up in pure joy but especially around Christmas time when everything is extra magical! Even more special was he made his older sister’s eyes sparkle extra bright (and Mike and mine, if I’m being honest!) too sharing in that excitement with him.