Thousands of children survive each and every winter...I know I managed to wade through the trauma some time after my 8th year. I don't recall exactly how the conversation went down but I do remember confronting my mother in the hallway one December night about the existence of Santa Claus. I'm not sure how she responded, but whatever she said must have sufficed. I know it's such a trivial topic, what with famine, war and the Senate working on Christmas Eve towards health care relief...but I want to find a way to introduce St. Nick, his sleigh and flying reindeer to Ella without crushing her spirit years later. Imagine the therapy bills! Really though, how do you foster imagination while maintaining some credibility as a parent. Must brainstorm a bit more on this. Thank goodness we have some time before the tooth fairy comes into play! I can at least talk about Santa embodying the spirit of generosity and love. What the hell is the tooth fairy's role again? Taking your old teeth? Um, gross.
Interesting note: 1963 was the last time Congress was in session on the 24th, but the local 7-11 is open 24 hours a day seven days a week - crazy, no? Thank heaven for 7-11...but issues such as the health and success of our nation can take a hiatus every third day. What the what? Merry Christmas!
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