Nicholas asked a point blank question yesterday that when answered would change his whole view on Christmas; "Does Santa Claus really exist?". We waited until Dylan was not around and explained to him that Santa Claus is really mommy and daddy. He asked; "Then how do you buy the presents so late at night? Do the stores stay open really late?".
I thought he would be sad or feel deceived by us but he did not. He just had a few questions like; "O.K., then how much did my boogie board cost?". We explained that we buy the presents even when he and Dylan are with us but he just does not see the presents because we split up, one buys the presents while the other distracts you and Dylan, we explained. Once he understood how everything worked, it only took him about 2 maybe 3 minutes, he was fine and playing agian.
I guess that is the confidence you have when you know that your parents love you. What a wonderful way to go through life. Wouldn't it be nice if I and I assume everyone else had that same trust and confidence, knowing that God loves us.
I thought he would be sad or feel deceived by us but he did not. He just had a few questions like; "O.K., then how much did my boogie board cost?". We explained that we buy the presents even when he and Dylan are with us but he just does not see the presents because we split up, one buys the presents while the other distracts you and Dylan, we explained. Once he understood how everything worked, it only took him about 2 maybe 3 minutes, he was fine and playing agian.
I guess that is the confidence you have when you know that your parents love you. What a wonderful way to go through life. Wouldn't it be nice if I and I assume everyone else had that same trust and confidence, knowing that God loves us.
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