I knew it was coming, but I wanted to avoid it as long as possible. I don’t know how many almost-10 year olds still believe in Santa, but David did until today. But when he came in tonight and said his 13yo cousin told him there was no such thing as Santa Claus and that it was just his parents doing everything, I knew it was time to “have the talk”.
I’m disappointed. I remember when I was David’s age, a girl down the street came to me and told me there was no Santa Claus. I was indignant, knowing she was wrong and went to talk to my Mom about it. I was devastatedwhen she confirmed the truth. Tonight I am devastated again. I really wanted to keep this sweet part of childhood alive as long as possible.
It’s certainly not any easier the second time…I’m sitting here in tears because I feel like Chritmas and all it stands for just imploded. God, it’s brutal, I feel like I just ruined Christmas for the rest of his life. I didn’t, I know, it just brings all those old feelings up again.
I’m also trying to understand why other kids try to ruin the Fairy tale? This isn’t the first time David has come to me and said, “XYZ doesn’t believe in Santa Claus”, or, “There is no Santa…it’s your parents doing it”.
I’m taking it much harder than David is, thank goodness!
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