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Dad is "Santa" real?

September 2007

T:
Dad, is Santa real?
Dad:
What do you think?
T:
I, really, don’t know! Dad, what is Santa?
Dad:
First of all, what got you thinking about Santa? We’re a few months away from Christmas yet.
T:
Last year… I wanted a baby sister and a puppy for Christmas…
Dad:
And you did not get them. I know... And, now you lost your faith in Santa.
T:
No I got a lot of gifts but no puppy and no baby sister. I just don’t know how this man can be in one million places in one night.
Dad:
I don’t know either.
T: Dad, what is Santa?
Dad:
You mean “Who” is Santa?
T:
No dad! What is he? He is not human; is he human?
Dad:
I see what you mean. He is the symbol of Christmas; did you know that he is called Father Christmas in other countries?
T:
Father Christmas huh, huh!  Maybe he is a fairy.
Dad:
He’s closer to a fairy than he is to a man – closer to human – I mean.
T:
So he is not real. He is like tooth fairy.
Dad:
Huh!
T:
Dad, I know you’re my tooth fairy.
Dad:
I know you do. I think I gave that away myself!
T:
Yes you did. It was funny.
Dad:
So if I’m your tooth fairy, do you think I’m your Santa too?
T:
Maybe you are dad.
Dad:
What makes you think I am your Santa?
T:
Last year I wanted a baby sister for Christmas and a puppy. And, I told you I wanted a baby sister and a puppy. And you said we’re not ready for a baby sister for me.
Dad:
I did?
T:
Yes, you did. And you said I have to be as tall as the red line on the wall to get a puppy.
Dad:
That’s right you do.
T:
I’m taller than the red line now!
Dad:
So you’re very close to getting a puppy.
T:
When dad?
Dad:
Soon honey, soon.  
T:
I can’t wait daddy. It is in my destination to have a dog.
Dad:
It’s in your destination? In that case, I’ll make sure that you’ll have a dog soon.

December 2007

T:
Dad, I want to believe in Santa.
Dad:
Okay, honey. It’s, really, your choice; but, why did you change your mind?
T:
Because I want to fit it!
Dad:
To fit-in? What do you want to fit-in with?
T:
You see dad, everyone in my class believes in Santa. I want to believe in Santa too.
Dad:
That’s fine sweetie. You do what you feel is the right thing to do.
T:
And, daddy!
Dad:
Yes Daddy?
T:
I don’t want a Christmas tree either.
Dad:
No Christmas tree? Why is that?
T:
This year I don't want to celebrate Christmas!
Dad:
Would you repeat that please – you don't want to celebrate Christmas? Do you mean no Christmas tree?
T:
Nope.
Dad:
How about me? I love going to the farm and cutting our own tree. You can’t take that fun away from me.
T:
That is a lot of fun – going to the farm.
Dad:
That’s right, don’t forget that. Plus, fresh smell pine trees in the family room.
T:
And, it’s funny how they shake the tree!
Dad:
It is. And buying a new ornament every year! And decorating the tree!
T:
And, hanging the ornaments!
Dad:
That’s part of decorating the tree!
Laughs…
Dad:
And playing Christmas songs!
T:
Na. I don’t want a Christmas tree.
Dad:
No Christmas tree - no gifts? You don’t want any gifts?
T:
I just want a baby sister and a puppy. And you give me a baby sister when conditions are right.
Dad:
When conditions are right? You can’t be serious!
T: And, I want my puppy now. Dad I’m taller than the red line on the wall; you promised me, I want a puppy now. Actually, I want a yellow Labrador and a Portuguese water dog!
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