These days the excitement in our home is palpable. Santa came to town on Saturday in the parade and it made Christmas seem closer than ever for my children.
My 7 year old took his letter for Santa to the parade to ensure Santa knew his top two wishes this season. My almost 9 year old, wrote her letter after the parade to let Santa know she liked his float and was looking forward to his visit. My 10 year hold however, has not written a letter at all this year. It is my hope that in her heart she still believes in the magic of the spirit of Christmas. She's not the kind of girl who will come right out and ask me if there is a real Santa but I know there are many kids at school who do not believe, and who tell all the other kids it's their parents who bring the gifts.
I still remember when I realized there wasn't any Santa and it was a sad and disappointing moment. I was a "snooper" so I knew the gifts marked with Santa tags had been in Mom and Dad's closet only the week before Christmas morning. I am determined to hide the gifts well this year, just in case my children have the same "need to know" I did.
I am going to do my best to keep the spirit alive in our home because in my heart I still believe there is a magical spirit of love, hope and joy who visits our home during the holidays. I listen for him at night, I listen for the hooves on the roof, I still feel like he came and sprinkled something wonderful over the tree on Christmas eve.
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