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| Hoosiermom |
Posted - Apr 11 2012 : 9:40:10 PM
Well, it finally happen. Our son, Jake, age 9, asked me tonight if I was the easter bunny. I asked, what made him say that & he said a boy in his class has been telling everyone that the easter bunny & Santa aren't real. I smiled & said what do you think? He said yes because everything I got in my basket is things you would get me. I told him yes we do that to make the holidays more special for kids. He asked about Santa & I told him yes, but he acted like he didn't hear me. You can tell he still wants to believe. I told him we will still have easter baskets & Santa will still come. My parents always did that for us & Santa presents were still always the best. He brought it up again later & I could tell he was really disappointed & so was I. THis explains why he came home in a foul mood on Monday(this doesn't usually happen), he said he was just tired from spring break, but I could tell something was up. Tonight, 2days later is when he asks me about this. Apparently, this boy who is telling everyone has really been laying it on thick since easter to all who still believe.
I know they grow up & I was thinking of telling him before Easter this year anyway, but decided that we would let him ask us. I was really surprised at how disappointed he was about this.
Sorry for rambling...it was just a sad night tonight for Jake & me...daddy seemed to not be as affected, but mom's don't ever want their babies to grow up, right?
Beth |
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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Apr 12 2012 : 10:35:31 AM
That really is dear, Beth--my feeling is, "why can't kids believe in something magical and innocent as long as they can?" Why does society want children to grow up so quickly? I worked with a woman years ago, who was just about 24. She had the sweetest little boy who was 3 and she told me point blank that when they go to the mall at Christmastime, she pointed out Santa Claus to her little one and said, "That man is a liar. There is no such thing as Santa Claus--he's a liar." I thought it was awful...I asked her if it was a religious choice (because then I was going to say, "it's all in how you say it....") but she said it wasn't--she wanted her son to know that Mommy and Daddy bring the toys and she was against rabid commercialism. That was when I told her she "must be a very bitter, sad person.." and we never ate lunch together again :)
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
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| Hoosiermom |
Posted - Apr 12 2012 : 10:15:43 AM
Jonni, I agree. I thought it was neat this year a Christmas, his teacher gave them all a cute little bell to hang on the tree & she said that she has one just like it at home & every year before you hang it on the tree, you ring the bell because Santa delivers to all who believe. He said this boy is blabbing all of this at lunch & recess, probably so he doesnt get caught.
I told my son to make sure not to tell others & I'm sure he won't, he's pretty sensitive to things like that. Not wanting to hurt feelings.
Santa & Easter Bunny will still deliver in our house...that's what keeps it magical for everyone, even us big kids. |
| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Apr 12 2012 : 08:32:36 AM
I hate know it all kids who feel the need to tell! It's just so unfair to other children--and yes, like your little boy, I desperately wanted to believe and kept believing (or trying to) well into age 11. My mother was responsible for keeping the magic alive, but also reminding me of what each holiday meant to us spiritually.
Poor little guy--if I was a teacher and overheard the "tell all" kid, I think I might have taken him aside and advised him that not everyone wants to know his "secret"....
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
| FARMALLChick |
Posted - Apr 12 2012 : 08:16:34 AM
I had the same talk with Lliam just before Easter. I started the conversation with "Tell me what you know about the the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny. He looked me straight in the eye and said "Do you want the truth?" I nodded. He said "They are fairy tales." I asked "What about Santa?" He teared up and said "He is too." I then proceeded to explain the history of Santa and why we carry on that tradition. I also told him he had a huge responsibility now to not tell the children who don't know the secret yet. He said he wouldn't tell. We hugged and on Easter morning, I left an Easter basket next to him to find when he woke up. He just looked at me and smiled.
Lora
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| Wauka Mountain Mama |
Posted - Apr 12 2012 : 12:01:08 AM
That is sad! Poor little guy!
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