My daughter is 4, and my husband and I don't admit or deny anything (as much as possible) related to Santa. We have agreed that if she asks us any direct questions about Santa we will always answer them honestly, but we're not starting the conversation. I struggled with the potential for this to cut short the period of mystery and wonder related to Santa, but I also hope we are able to show her enough mystery and wonder in real life that she doesn't miss out entirely.
Yes, it often feels like a balancing act. The gift is, as we think about this for our children, we remember the mystery and wonder for ourselves too. Thanks for reading and Merry Christmas!
My daughter is 4, and my husband and I don't admit or deny anything (as much as possible) related to Santa. We have agreed that if she asks us any direct questions about Santa we will always answer them honestly, but we're not starting the conversation. I struggled with the potential for this to cut short the period of mystery and wonder related to Santa, but I also hope we are able to show her enough mystery and wonder in real life that she doesn't miss out entirely.
Yes, it often feels like a balancing act. The gift is, as we think about this for our children, we remember the mystery and wonder for ourselves too. Thanks for reading and Merry Christmas!
I really love the point about mystery and wonder, such a good reminder as we watch and think and enter in to the season with our kids!
Yes, thanks for reading!