Grateful children

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So many people have said they do not do Santa story because they feel they do all this hard work, but get no thanks after.
This morning, my 3 year old was in bed, I heard her talking through the baby monitor. She said 'Santa, if you can hear me Thank you for all of my presents I love them all'
That was all the thanks I needed. My little girl had a special day yesterday. All 3 of my girls did!
I'm just having a moment! 2 months ago I was on the kitchen floor crying to my Dp worrying about being able to afford Christmas. Today, I am crying because somehow I pulled it off and my DDs thanks to Santa was just confirmation of that!
No its not all about the presents, but I do believe Christmas is about the kids (it is in our home anyway)

I hope you all had a lovely day yesterday, and today is full of magic too!

That is beautiful.

I strongly believe that kids need to believe in Santa as that means they believe in magic and most importantly - that anything is possible and that sometimes in life you have to believe even though there is no proof. That's something that has to be nurtured.

Seeing my dc's faces was thanks enough for me

Aw, that's so lovely. My nearly 3 year old was a bit unsure of the whole santa thing. I think she thought there would be a strange man in the room when she went through yesterday morning. But once she saw all her presents she said "Santa brings presents! My loves Santa!" and that made my heart melt. She also said thank you completely unprompted after every present that someone else gave her. Gave me a nice warm glow

I do believe it works either way. I chose to do Santa because my mum did. I loved the magic. My eldest doesn't believe anymore. She couldn't believe I created all of that magic for her and how much effort I went to, to make an imaginary man seem so real.

I just Love Christmas. It is a lovely time of year.

My 1 year old got a little confused. The run up to Christmas I have been saying 'santa is coming'
Last night she got upset at bed time and was saying 'santa'
From how she was saying it I think she thought she was going to see santa in the house.
Trying to explain to her Santa had been when she was sleeping and left all the presents was hard work, her language understanding is quite good for her age but that was beyond her!

That is so sweet! Bless her

And to top off my beautiful Christmas, my one year old (22 months) has just taken her nappy off, found her potty sat on it and did her first wee on it!
Proud mummy today! I need to stop crying! ☺️

You are just what I needed today!
What a fantastic, enthusiastic and happy mum you are 😊
Glad you had a fabulous Christmas!

@WutheringFrights aww, whats up? Are you ok?
I have to be enthusiastic. So much is happening here. My uncle and GPIL were rushed into hospital yesterday. DP woke up with a body full of rash! I gotta keep kids happy whilst being a tad stressed!
Kids are none the wiser. We have spent the last 2 days playing games, laughing and eating loads - whilst behind the scenes its going unplanned.

'Santa, if you can hear me Thank you for all of my presents I love them all'

Aww, that is so sweet! I think if it was me I would have cried! Sending wishes that your GPIL, Uncle and DP get well soon.

My sister said she asked my DS10 what his favourite present was and he replied, 'all the family coming together' (about 25 for Christmas evening party). I was v proud.

Hash, yes this is why I think it's crucial to, it's the belief anything is possible. My dc a re always grateful, my little one is always hugging me thanking me for stuff. It's bizarre that people need to parent in this way it's one day. If you parent well on the other 364 days they will survive