A moment in the car
While driving Teg and her friend home from school today, I overheard Teg reading her new library book about how fluffy the guinea pig saved Christmas. The two friends got into a discussion about which parts of the story were real and which were made up. I tuned in from the lull of the road at about this point:
Teg: but Santa isn't real.
Teg's pal: yes he is.
Teg: just forget it. Let's read.
Teg's pal: but Santa IS REAL. just like Jesus is real!!
Teg: mom!!!! Santa isn't real! Tell her! Am I right?
Here's what I thought: "oh sheesh. Now we're going to make Sophie cry.", and "oh sheesh, Santa is real like Jesus is real? I feel vindicated! That's exactly why we kept Santa as a fun fictional character", and "oh sheesh, this is awkward."
What I said: "look! There's the donut store!"
I'm such a chicken.
posted by Bronwyn at 11:40 pm
6 Comments:
I totally would have said the same thing :)
Thanks for not being a super-spiritual giant! I totally would have kipper out on that one too!
I always knew donuts were good for a whole lot more than people think they are...
dreadfully lame, but I can't help thinking your response was full of holes.
Haha, mom! Holey, holey, holey was definitely a dodge away from holy, holy, holy :-)
Parenting Gold!!
I think you made the right decision. Her parents might not have forgiven you if you gave away the Santa secret.
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