Telling the kids about Santa...

[Calluna]

Thanks junglemum, it's ok, I'm not well at the moment and I'm always over sensitive when I'm sick

like I said, I dont think there's anything wrong with having Santa, we will be, just that I'm struggling with the idea of telling Isaac he exists- as in he is a real man that comes from a real place- when I know it's just imaginary.

[Calluna]

Thanks Trish, that's exactly how I feel.

[Junglemum]

Like i said it did feel funny the first time, but now seeing the sparkle of amazement and look on DD1's face, who is three, is just priceless. Wait until next year when Isaac is a little older and the joy and excitement you can give him with your story will warm your heart.

[~Hestia~]

No you're not alone. It's something I've been thinking about lately too, I feel bad 'lying' to DS. But then I remember how excited I used to get and how it felt like there was magic in the air on Christmas morning...I don't want to take that away from him. It's a tough one! FWIW I did consider not doing Santa after reading the thread on that topic, the responses were very interesting.

[~me~]

So I guess I'm in the minority then....

I didn't realise this would be such an emotive thread. Many of you seem to have taken it as a personal attack on your choice to tell your children about Santa, which is not how I intended it at all. We will be telling Isaac about Santa, I just wanted to know that my feelings were justified and maybe some hope that I would sometime soon be able to get my head around it and be comfortable with it.

Maybe I'm just feeling a bit sensitive today and that's not how anyone meant it at all....

I took it at face value, just a genuine question. There are alot of people who don't feel comfortable with the Santa aspect of Christmas. You can always make up your own tradition, it can be Christmas fairies or whatever you feel comfortable with.

It is a tough time of year for alot people, take care Heather.

[shellbell3]

I understand where you're coming from. I love tha magic and all behind it but then think whats gonna happen when they find out the truth, will they be upset at being deceived. But then I think well I cant remember being upset about it. I think I was more upset when I realised all the magic surrounding childhood in fairies, easter bunny, santa etc was dissaperaing as I grew older. i remember just wanting to hang onto it all and I still do!

[Catastrophic]

I didn't take it as a personal attack hun! just a question I answered. Hugs hunnni xoxoxox