http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425 Following a special shopping trip for Toys For Tots, my 4-year-old daughter surprised me when she asked me a logical question: "Why can't Santa just use his magic to make more toys for the girls and boys who don't have as much as we do?" I've since thought of various responses that would be far more effective than my initial reaction, but what's been even more surprising than my little one's precociousness are  some of the responses shared by some of the adults I've discussed this with. I'd love to hear your thoughts.       Wishing you all the magic and joy of the holiday season, Carin Enovijas, Editor     Following a special shopping trip for Toys For Tots, my 4-year-old daughter surprised me when she asked me a logical question: "Why can't Santa just use his magic to make more toys for the girls and boys who don't have as much as we do?" I've since thought of various responses that would be far more effective than my initial reaction, but what's been even more surprising than my little one's precociousness are  some of the responses shared by some of the adults I've discussed this with. I'd love to hear your thoughts.       Wishing you all the magic and joy of the holiday season, Carin Enovijas, Editor     en-us I suppose I would have told her that Santa doesn't have that kind of magic, that his is to make the reindeer fly and get the toys delivered in one night. Now I have a question for you. When she asks if Santa is real, what will be your response? http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172065 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172065 I suppose I would have told her that Santa doesn't have that kind of magic, that his is to make the reindeer fly and get the toys delivered in one night. Now I have a question for you. When she asks if Santa is real, what will be your response? I don't get why we lie to our kids about Santa being real in the first place.  I mean doesn't this just make them feel less secure with us when we have to tell them the truth.  I was devastated when I found out my parents lied to me.  I would say Santa is just a Christmas fairy tale that grownups have fun talking about to their kids, and that he really can't do all the things that you see on TV.  Teach your kids to give up some of their toys to help the less fortunate. http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172067 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172067 I don't get why we lie to our kids about Santa being real in the first place.  I mean doesn't this just make them feel less secure with us when we have to tell them the truth.  I was devastated when I found out my parents lied to me.  I would say Santa is just a Christmas fairy tale that grownups have fun talking about to their kids, and that he really can't do all the things that you see on TV.  Teach your kids to give up some of their toys to help the less fortunate. i totaly agree i found out the hard way when i was really young, i was getting unwraped presents in my moms closet (she told me 2 get them) but i looked in 1 bag and found a bunch of wraped presents that said 2 catherine from santa 2 gus from santa (it was 2 weeks be4 christmas) and ever science then i stopped beliving in the thing called "santa clause". http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172106 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172106 i totaly agree i found out the hard way when i was really young, i was getting unwraped presents in my moms closet (she told me 2 get them) but i looked in 1 bag and found a bunch of wraped presents that said 2 catherine from santa 2 gus from santa (it was 2 weeks be4 christmas) and ever science then i stopped beliving in the thing called "santa clause". I think like Joty I would have given some explanation about Santa not having that kind of magic. Santa is one of the joys of childhood for many kids. I think it's perfectly fine to let them have that fantasy. By the time they figure out the truth, they are usually ready for it. Why rob your children of that joy and mystique? Whether or not you decide to play along with the Santa, Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy children’s stories is not particularly important. What matters is that you teach your children the values you want them to have. http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172118 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172118 I think like Joty I would have given some explanation about Santa not having that kind of magic. Santa is one of the joys of childhood for many kids. I think it's perfectly fine to let them have that fantasy. By the time they figure out the truth, they are usually ready for it. Why rob your children of that joy and mystique? Whether or not you decide to play along with the Santa, Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy children’s stories is not particularly important. What matters is that you teach your children the values you want them to have. Well speaking from my experience as a kid, and my kids experience, they usually find out Santa is not real from other kids, long before parents let on.  Our two oldest still "pretend" to believe even though we know they don't.  I think they do it mostly because we all aren't sure our youngest still believes. I think its fun and I think its good for kids to have an imagination and not have to deal with real world adult  issues at a young age.  Lord knows they will have plenty of that for most of their life.  Let them have their innocence while they can. http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172122 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172122 Well speaking from my experience as a kid, and my kids experience, they usually find out Santa is not real from other kids, long before parents let on.  Our two oldest still "pretend" to believe even though we know they don't.  I think they do it mostly because we all aren't sure our youngest still believes. I think its fun and I think its good for kids to have an imagination and not have to deal with real world adult  issues at a young age.  Lord knows they will have plenty of that for most of their life.  Let them have their innocence while they can. I agree with Smokey on this 100%.  I really don't think I've met an adult that was scared for life because they found out there wasn't a Santa Claus.  Parents "lie" to their children all the time...whether you want to define it as "white lies". "omission", "their not old enough to understand", etc.  When my son's father died, due to the circumstances, I did not tell him the truth.  I did not tell him the details.  Now as time went on and he ask more questions I told him the truth, but I sure don't elaborate.  There will be a time when he ask me straight out, and he will know the truth.  But because of my omission I do not think I am a bad person.  Let kids be kids.  And lets not forget the true "Saint Nicholas".  Many adults believe he existed and he was a man made of flesh and bone.  I have a funny story that applies to this.  About the magic even as we get older.  My parents took my son the Santa Claus, In last weekend.  Well needless to say with town named Santa Claus, my son was excited.  They have a Candy Shop there that Santa is there all year round.  But this time of year they do special things.  They have a room where the kids go in and sign a "Naughty or Nice" book and so forth.  They talk to him, etc.  Well, my parents walked in with my son, and my dad feels this tap on his shoulder and he hears in a deep voice "wow, I haven't seen you in awhile".  My dad turns around and he said he got chills.  He was looking at Santa.  This man is as real as they come.  There wasn't nothing fake about him.  Now, my dad knows there isn't a Santa, but he said he couldn't help but the that one brief moment of awe.  That quick moment of childhood and innocence came rushing back to him.  He said he even stuttered at first.  And of course my son was watching the whole time.  =) http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172129 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172129 I agree with Smokey on this 100%.  I really don't think I've met an adult that was scared for life because they found out there wasn't a Santa Claus.  Parents "lie" to their children all the time...whether you want to define it as "white lies". "omission", "their not old enough to understand", etc.  When my son's father died, due to the circumstances, I did not tell him the truth.  I did not tell him the details.  Now as time went on and he ask more questions I told him the truth, but I sure don't elaborate.  There will be a time when he ask me straight out, and he will know the truth.  But because of my omission I do not think I am a bad person.  Let kids be kids.  And lets not forget the true "Saint Nicholas".  Many adults believe he existed and he was a man made of flesh and bone.  I have a funny story that applies to this.  About the magic even as we get older.  My parents took my son the Santa Claus, In last weekend.  Well needless to say with town named Santa Claus, my son was excited.  They have a Candy Shop there that Santa is there all year round.  But this time of year they do special things.  They have a room where the kids go in and sign a "Naughty or Nice" book and so forth.  They talk to him, etc.  Well, my parents walked in with my son, and my dad feels this tap on his shoulder and he hears in a deep voice "wow, I haven't seen you in awhile".  My dad turns around and he said he got chills.  He was looking at Santa.  This man is as real as they come.  There wasn't nothing fake about him.  Now, my dad knows there isn't a Santa, but he said he couldn't help but the that one brief moment of awe.  That quick moment of childhood and innocence came rushing back to him.  He said he even stuttered at first.  And of course my son was watching the whole time.  =) In my opinion telling your kids the truth  about Santa Claus, the tooth fairy or the easter bunny doesn't take away their joy and fantasies.  Kids love to pretend, you can tell the truth as to why we pretend these things and still have fun.  The value of truth is what I would want kids to have.  All the kids in my family know the truth right away and they still as teens pretend there is a Santa Claus, tooth fairy and an easter bunny.  Fairy tales are a wonderful thing, so is telling the truth. http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172149 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172149 In my opinion telling your kids the truth  about Santa Claus, the tooth fairy or the easter bunny doesn't take away their joy and fantasies.  Kids love to pretend, you can tell the truth as to why we pretend these things and still have fun.  The value of truth is what I would want kids to have.  All the kids in my family know the truth right away and they still as teens pretend there is a Santa Claus, tooth fairy and an easter bunny.  Fairy tales are a wonderful thing, so is telling the truth. I cannot imagine as a child growing up and knowing that Santa was not real.. Believing in Santa left alot of wonderful memoires. Now I have the chance to make new memories with my children that I hope that will stay with them forever. I also have a 40 year old mentally handicapp brother that still believes in Santa and I absolutely love that!!! http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172155 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172155 I cannot imagine as a child growing up and knowing that Santa was not real.. Believing in Santa left alot of wonderful memoires. Now I have the chance to make new memories with my children that I hope that will stay with them forever. I also have a 40 year old mentally handicapp brother that still believes in Santa and I absolutely love that!!! I still believe in Santa Claus.... :)  Bigfoot and aliens as well.  http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172161 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172161 I still believe in Santa Claus.... :)  Bigfoot and aliens as well.  My daughter is very observant so I have to admit that I'm surprised this isn't a question I've dealt with yet. When she was 4 she told me she didn't believe in Santa because "they" don't look they same. She was talking about all the different ones she had seen on TV and in the stores etc. She knows that the Santa's you take your pictures with etc. aren't the "real" Santa just his helpers.  I 've thought about it and decided to tell her that Santa can only make so many toys and that each child is only guaranteed at least one and that we donate presents so that kids who's parents can't afford presents can have more than one. This of course works for us because we give our kids presents from Santa and from Mom and Dad. Plus, GIVING is what the season is all about! :) I can't imagine growing up not believing in Santa. I was upset when I found out he wasn't real but I got over it. It was never the same after that. I still wish I believed in Santa! :) We don't do the Easter Bunny. I just think believing in a giant bunny is stupid. At least Santa Claus is based on an actual person and events. http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172183 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172183 My daughter is very observant so I have to admit that I'm surprised this isn't a question I've dealt with yet. When she was 4 she told me she didn't believe in Santa because "they" don't look they same. She was talking about all the different ones she had seen on TV and in the stores etc. She knows that the Santa's you take your pictures with etc. aren't the "real" Santa just his helpers.  I 've thought about it and decided to tell her that Santa can only make so many toys and that each child is only guaranteed at least one and that we donate presents so that kids who's parents can't afford presents can have more than one. This of course works for us because we give our kids presents from Santa and from Mom and Dad. Plus, GIVING is what the season is all about! :) I can't imagine growing up not believing in Santa. I was upset when I found out he wasn't real but I got over it. It was never the same after that. I still wish I believed in Santa! :) We don't do the Easter Bunny. I just think believing in a giant bunny is stupid. At least Santa Claus is based on an actual person and events. I think explaining to a 4 year old that Santa has many helpers & giving toys to the needy is what Santa asks for Xmas every year might be a way to go. I'd expect that little girl to be one of the early non-believers, to be sure. My belief in Santa mostly just faded away over time; there really wasn't one "Ah-ha!", traumatic moment for me. But once my parents caught on that I didn't believe anymore, they made sure to include me in keeping my little brother a believer. This made me feel grown-up & included in family issues. I think this type of "family inclusion" was one of the guiding principles my parents had, since their kids' ages spanned almost 19 years. There were always different levels of conversation going on, so as a kid we each graduated from one level to the next as we grew older. Rather than each of us growing up separate from our siblings (we were all at least 5 years apart & never attended the same schools, for instance) this fostered a great friendship between my oldest brother & me, even though he was 14 years older than I. How many teenage boys are truly interested in a little sister always trying to tag along? I say there's not much harm in Santa Claus (or the Easter Bunny or Tooth Fairy) for little kids as long as once they start to clue into the "fantasy" aspect of the tale, the parents don't continue to push the false belief. A rich fantasy life for children is so important, but denial of reality is destructive. http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172202 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172202 I think explaining to a 4 year old that Santa has many helpers & giving toys to the needy is what Santa asks for Xmas every year might be a way to go. I'd expect that little girl to be one of the early non-believers, to be sure. My belief in Santa mostly just faded away over time; there really wasn't one "Ah-ha!", traumatic moment for me. But once my parents caught on that I didn't believe anymore, they made sure to include me in keeping my little brother a believer. This made me feel grown-up & included in family issues. I think this type of "family inclusion" was one of the guiding principles my parents had, since their kids' ages spanned almost 19 years. There were always different levels of conversation going on, so as a kid we each graduated from one level to the next as we grew older. Rather than each of us growing up separate from our siblings (we were all at least 5 years apart & never attended the same schools, for instance) this fostered a great friendship between my oldest brother & me, even though he was 14 years older than I. How many teenage boys are truly interested in a little sister always trying to tag along? I say there's not much harm in Santa Claus (or the Easter Bunny or Tooth Fairy) for little kids as long as once they start to clue into the "fantasy" aspect of the tale, the parents don't continue to push the false belief. A rich fantasy life for children is so important, but denial of reality is destructive. The boy's question was basically a restatement of the question "if God is good, why does he allow suffering in the world?".  Its a good question, and that is a preocious 4 year old.  Lots of theologians have answered it, (C.S. Lewis in The Problem of Pain, for example) but the fact that most people maintain belief in God amidst suffering demonstrates that we are comfortable with the concept in practice, whatever our intellectual problems with it might be.  Saint Nicholas was definitely real, he was the bishop of Myra (in present-day Turkey) - and he died December 6, 343.  He attended the Council of Nicea. Several legends are attached to him - one is that a butcher murdered three children and threw them into a curing barrel.  Nicholas realized the butcher's crime, confronted him, and brought the children back to life.  Varients of this story are believed to have formed the basis of the English legend, Sweeny Todd.  (coming soon to a theater near you!) Another is that he threw 3 small bags of gold into the house of a poor man to allow him dowrys for his three daughters.  For that reason, pawn shops are traditionally represented by 3 golden balls.  Variants of this story have him doing this once a year for three years.  One year, to frustrate the father's attempts to discover and identify him, he dropped one of bags down the chimmney where it landed in a stocking one of the daughters had hung up to dry.      http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172212 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172212 The boy's question was basically a restatement of the question "if God is good, why does he allow suffering in the world?".  Its a good question, and that is a preocious 4 year old.  Lots of theologians have answered it, (C.S. Lewis in The Problem of Pain, for example) but the fact that most people maintain belief in God amidst suffering demonstrates that we are comfortable with the concept in practice, whatever our intellectual problems with it might be.  Saint Nicholas was definitely real, he was the bishop of Myra (in present-day Turkey) - and he died December 6, 343.  He attended the Council of Nicea. Several legends are attached to him - one is that a butcher murdered three children and threw them into a curing barrel.  Nicholas realized the butcher's crime, confronted him, and brought the children back to life.  Varients of this story are believed to have formed the basis of the English legend, Sweeny Todd.  (coming soon to a theater near you!) Another is that he threw 3 small bags of gold into the house of a poor man to allow him dowrys for his three daughters.  For that reason, pawn shops are traditionally represented by 3 golden balls.  Variants of this story have him doing this once a year for three years.  One year, to frustrate the father's attempts to discover and identify him, he dropped one of bags down the chimmney where it landed in a stocking one of the daughters had hung up to dry.      Progesso, I read up on Saint Nicolas as well, I guess he was really into fornication!!!   He is NOT who we are talking about.  We are talking about the Santa Claus that was invented in tradition.  The cultural Santa Claus... you know the fun one with all the reindeer.  Quit messing around you BRUTE.  lolololol btw my sister was born in Turkey while my father was stationed there, I remember cobbled stone roads, camels and dancing bears with funny hats. http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172221 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172221 Progesso, I read up on Saint Nicolas as well, I guess he was really into fornication!!!   He is NOT who we are talking about.  We are talking about the Santa Claus that was invented in tradition.  The cultural Santa Claus... you know the fun one with all the reindeer.  Quit messing around you BRUTE.  lolololol btw my sister was born in Turkey while my father was stationed there, I remember cobbled stone roads, camels and dancing bears with funny hats. posted by WAWA on Dec 14, 2007 at 09:23 AM I still believe in Santa Claus.... :)  Bigfoot and aliens as well.  ..............................I believe in Santa. I believe in aliens, hell we got 15 million living in california already....ILLEGAL ALIENS! But i don't believe in Bigfoot. http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172227 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172227 posted by WAWA on Dec 14, 2007 at 09:23 AM I still believe in Santa Claus.... :)  Bigfoot and aliens as well.  ..............................I believe in Santa. I believe in aliens, hell we got 15 million living in california already....ILLEGAL ALIENS! But i don't believe in Bigfoot. OK, so here's what I would say....Santa does have magic.  His magic is all the helpers he has all over the world.  Some of his helpers are Toys for Tots, Church organizations and volunteer helpers.  They are special helpers who help Santa bring joy to the kids who don't have alot.  Santa has 1000's of helpers not just the elfs.  It takes a whole team of helpers all over the world to make the joy of the season so magic. So...one Easter my son found the bags of items for his Easter basket in my closet.  He asked me why it was there.  My quick thinking (which I thought was pretty good) told him, The Easter bunny stopped by on his way home the other day and he was sooooooooo tired and his arms were so full of goodies, that he asked if he could just keep the goodies for your basket here until Easter.  That way he could make it home much easier and not be so tired..... Story worked! Easter bunny survived one more year.  I know when i found out there was no Santa (or so they tell me, personally I believe) I didnt for one second feel like I was betrayed by my parents.  I understood, even at that age, that they were trying to keep the holiday tradition alive.  At least that's the way they explained it to me. http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172270 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172270 OK, so here's what I would say....Santa does have magic.  His magic is all the helpers he has all over the world.  Some of his helpers are Toys for Tots, Church organizations and volunteer helpers.  They are special helpers who help Santa bring joy to the kids who don't have alot.  Santa has 1000's of helpers not just the elfs.  It takes a whole team of helpers all over the world to make the joy of the season so magic. So...one Easter my son found the bags of items for his Easter basket in my closet.  He asked me why it was there.  My quick thinking (which I thought was pretty good) told him, The Easter bunny stopped by on his way home the other day and he was sooooooooo tired and his arms were so full of goodies, that he asked if he could just keep the goodies for your basket here until Easter.  That way he could make it home much easier and not be so tired..... Story worked! Easter bunny survived one more year.  I know when i found out there was no Santa (or so they tell me, personally I believe) I didnt for one second feel like I was betrayed by my parents.  I understood, even at that age, that they were trying to keep the holiday tradition alive.  At least that's the way they explained it to me. Anyone want to go Snipe hunting? http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172274 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172274 Anyone want to go Snipe hunting? SHUT UP GUBE. (sorry, that was not a direct attack) http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172279 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172279 SHUT UP GUBE. (sorry, that was not a direct attack) Man I love this season....it brings the following ideas to my mind: magic, love, joy, family, faith, gifts, secrets, snow, lights, music, sharing, food, goodies (like my granny use to make), slippers, pajamas, staying up late, leaving snacks for Santa, giving, GOD ( i know he's kind of far down on the list...didnt want to offend anyone).  The whole dang season brings a warm feeling to my heart.  I know there are millions of people who suffer at this time of year and all year around actually, and those are the ones i pray for...that they find magic in their life. http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172283 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172283 Man I love this season....it brings the following ideas to my mind: magic, love, joy, family, faith, gifts, secrets, snow, lights, music, sharing, food, goodies (like my granny use to make), slippers, pajamas, staying up late, leaving snacks for Santa, giving, GOD ( i know he's kind of far down on the list...didnt want to offend anyone).  The whole dang season brings a warm feeling to my heart.  I know there are millions of people who suffer at this time of year and all year around actually, and those are the ones i pray for...that they find magic in their life. GUBE~well i guess it was a direct attack http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172284 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172284 GUBE~well i guess it was a direct attack OMG I just love Santa and those cute little reindeer.I really like Santa's suit. All red and that white fluffy cotton is gorgeous./ Those black boots are so ugly.I don't know maybe if they where white they would oh so much prettier.What do you think? I also like the why the Elfs dress. I find them sooooo SEXY.But the ears have to go.Anyhow merry christmas to all. With Love Rainbowman  spam said.....HOJEW http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172290 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172290 OMG I just love Santa and those cute little reindeer.I really like Santa's suit. All red and that white fluffy cotton is gorgeous./ Those black boots are so ugly.I don't know maybe if they where white they would oh so much prettier.What do you think? I also like the why the Elfs dress. I find them sooooo SEXY.But the ears have to go.Anyhow merry christmas to all. With Love Rainbowman  spam said.....HOJEW Sparks, a few posts up from mine, Colitas mentioned St Nicholas and said that "many adults believe he existed and was made of flesh and bone".  I was trying to confirm that he really did exist, not as a belief, but as historical fact.  As for flesh and bone, I suppose that if he were "really into fornication" as you say, he must have been made of that too!! No, he isn't the same guy that Thomas Nast made famous.  That would be THIS guy...   http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172300 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172300 Sparks, a few posts up from mine, Colitas mentioned St Nicholas and said that "many adults believe he existed and was made of flesh and bone".  I was trying to confirm that he really did exist, not as a belief, but as historical fact.  As for flesh and bone, I suppose that if he were "really into fornication" as you say, he must have been made of that too!! No, he isn't the same guy that Thomas Nast made famous.  That would be THIS guy...   Jewels why are you attacking me. What did i do.lol Julie you know how i am. we went to school to gather. At times we hung out. You like me. we where friends way back. I liked you. I enjoy reading your posts.But don't ask who i am cause i can't tell you.I love you Julie and have a great Christmas. http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172303 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172303 Jewels why are you attacking me. What did i do.lol Julie you know how i am. we went to school to gather. At times we hung out. You like me. we where friends way back. I liked you. I enjoy reading your posts.But don't ask who i am cause i can't tell you.I love you Julie and have a great Christmas. we hung out?  Dang! you must have been a trouble maker... http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172310 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172310 we hung out?  Dang! you must have been a trouble maker... Not as big of a trouble maker as you.lol http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172312 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172312 Not as big of a trouble maker as you.lol right right!!! Man gube, i wish i knew who you were...any hints? http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172321 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172321 right right!!! Man gube, i wish i knew who you were...any hints? I mean you say "I love you Julie"  so we must have been friends. AND why is it such a big secret...you CANT tell me or you WONT tell me http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172328 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172328 I mean you say "I love you Julie"  so we must have been friends. AND why is it such a big secret...you CANT tell me or you WONT tell me progresso...  OH, I missed that... (grin)   Ok, you are not a brute... I take it back.  lol http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172360 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_172360 progresso...  OH, I missed that... (grin)   Ok, you are not a brute... I take it back.  lol Santa and all of them are good 2 believe in until you get to a certain age. After a certain age you need 2 be told that they are not real and the child should just deal with it water they they like it or not trust me is better to know the truth instead of being lied 2 all of your life how would you like it if all of you child hood reams(meeting Santa Claus seeing the ester bunny the tooth fairy) taken from i now i hated it and i will never forget how betrayed and lied 2 when i found out that there was and never will be "Santa clause" of any other of those make believe creatures. http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_174428 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_174428 Santa and all of them are good 2 believe in until you get to a certain age. After a certain age you need 2 be told that they are not real and the child should just deal with it water they they like it or not trust me is better to know the truth instead of being lied 2 all of your life how would you like it if all of you child hood reams(meeting Santa Claus seeing the ester bunny the tooth fairy) taken from i now i hated it and i will never forget how betrayed and lied 2 when i found out that there was and never will be "Santa clause" of any other of those make believe creatures. This is kind of off the subject, but I thought about this blog last night driving my kids to see lights at "Christmas in the Park".  It was cool, there's a big lake and it's all decorated and stuff.  Anyhow, we were driving and my out of the blue says "Mom, I have a question for you?"  When he says this, it is always a good one.  After he asked me the question I thought "if only he ask is there a Santa Claus."  That's when I thought of this blog.  He question was, (he's 7 going on 8), "mom, were you married when you had me?  Did I have a father when I was born?"  I was in fact a single mom.  My son knew his father until his death when my son was 4 1/2.  I expected questions when I was pregnant with my second son (I was married for that one).  But Christmas time!!  You never know what they are going to come up with. =) http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_174512 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_174512 This is kind of off the subject, but I thought about this blog last night driving my kids to see lights at "Christmas in the Park".  It was cool, there's a big lake and it's all decorated and stuff.  Anyhow, we were driving and my out of the blue says "Mom, I have a question for you?"  When he says this, it is always a good one.  After he asked me the question I thought "if only he ask is there a Santa Claus."  That's when I thought of this blog.  He question was, (he's 7 going on 8), "mom, were you married when you had me?  Did I have a father when I was born?"  I was in fact a single mom.  My son knew his father until his death when my son was 4 1/2.  I expected questions when I was pregnant with my second son (I was married for that one).  But Christmas time!!  You never know what they are going to come up with. =) lol...out of the mouths of babes. My six-year old granddaughter asked me if life was real, if we really are alive, or are we a TVshow for someone else? Uh, I told her to ask her mom. http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_174548 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_174548 lol...out of the mouths of babes. My six-year old granddaughter asked me if life was real, if we really are alive, or are we a TVshow for someone else? Uh, I told her to ask her mom. What?!?! There is NO SANTA CLAUSE? Next you will tell me the Easter Bunny is a Fake also!!!!!! http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_174739 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/editor/18425/#c_174739 What?!?! There is NO SANTA CLAUSE? Next you will tell me the Easter Bunny is a Fake also!!!!!!