Comments on: choosing to believe

By: CeeCee

CeeCee — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 02:25:33 +0000

OMG. I’m so glad I told her before I read this or I surely would have chickened out from the initial reaction. I’m a wuss. But I LOVE her attitude. Because I CHOOSE to believe too! <3

By: elizabeth

elizabeth — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:01:08 +0000

Beautiful age-old story told in a fresh way! Your daughter is amazing and your are a wonderful mama. Thank you…

By: Lisa63

Lisa63 — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:54:10 +0000

I hesitated in responding – I dont want to come across as saying that any one thing is right or wrong, but thought I’d share our experience.

When she first questioned us, we told her that since there are SO many children in the world today, Mommy and Daddy help Santa out. We are Santa’s helpers because there was no way the elves could make all those toys! We told her what she found in her stocking was from Santa. She bought that for a time. Then when she got older (and friends insisted he was not real) we told her that at one time there *was* a real St. Nick (or Santa Claus, he’s got alot of names). She seemed very pleased and to this day (she’s 15) has not lost the Spirit of Santa. She is wonderful with her brother who has only discovered Santa in the last 2 years.

By: JoyMama

JoyMama — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:37:57 +0000

Awww, look at that shining face in the last photo! She’s so stunning.

It’s so interesting how different kids can be. We had the Santa conversation with my Rose last year — had decided that when she asked the direct question we’d give the direct answer — and it went without fireworks or waterworks. She was so proud of herself for figuring it out… We came to the conclusion that it was a beautiful tradition and we’d continue to play because we all enjoyed it so (and similarly with Tooth Fairy & Easter Bunny).

I love Katie’s choice, though.

By: Timmy's mom

Timmy's mom — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:47:29 +0000

well…i’m afraid to stop believing quite honestly. in that sense, my 10 year old daughter seems WAY too mature. i think she says she believes for my sake. anyway, your blog is a gift and i thank you for it. also, for my new mental image of Santa. the one in the same old red suit, black boots, big belt buckle…with the contrast of a blue autism awareness bracelet. awesome. Best wishes for 2010 and beyond. keep writing!!!

By: Sue Peiser

Sue Peiser — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:34:11 +0000

Cousin,Jess: If parenting isn’t the biggest ball of contradictions, I don’t know what is. I always walk the thin, precarious line between too much truth and the right amount of truth. I found it amazing with my 1/2 Jewish 1/2 Catholic son at age 10 that he could know the truth about death, addiction, divorce, and bi-polar disorder yet still tell me that he hoped to sleep outside his bedroom so that he could get a picture of Santa. Thank goodness any amount of magic still exists for kids…
Love you, and thanks for the great writing!

By: Jill Lemme

Jill Lemme — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:11:04 +0000

In our house hold we choose to believe as well… especially Luke! He wouldn’t have it any other way! He whispered to my belly this whole Christmas “Santa’s Real” just to make sure that the baby would know So it doesn’t matter if you’re 8 or 28 or 98

By: rhemashope

rhemashope — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:55:45 +0000

love that girl.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:36:43 +0000

A rabbi once told me that there is a heaven for those who choose to believe. I believe. And I told my husband he has no choice in the matter. I am so proud of Katie. And of you. Because we believe with all our hearts, no matter what anyone tells us.

By: Uncle Lurch

Uncle Lurch — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:56:17 +0000

But Mommy, why is Santa wearing Vibram 5 fingers?