It was the Christmas season and signs of the season were everywhere: Christmas lights, Christmas music, along with various Santa's and elves. I loaded my two children in the car to go do some Christmas shopping.
Six year old Brandon settled himself in the car while I settled in his three year old sister.
All of a sudden my son said, “Mommy, I know there isn't a Santa. It's you and daddy.”
My heart jumped out of my throat because his little sister still believed in Santa and I didn't want the experience ruined for her. I had to think quickly.
I stopped what I was doing and looked right at Brandon and said, “Oh really? Did you know that when you stop believing he stops coming?”
His little eyes got huge and he quickly replied, “I BELIEVE, I BELIEVE!”
Santa came to our house once again to bring gifts to two very excited little children.
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BEAUTIFUL WORDS 
Cute.
Thank you!
HA! Quick thinking Momma!!!!!
LOL! Thank you!
😉 You’re welcome!
Thanks for sharing your story with us.
You’re welcome! I hope you enjoyed it. 🙂
A magical story, May Santa live long for these two children and all who believe in Christmas. Compliments of the season to you PJ.
Thank you so much Mike! Yes, Christmas is believing in the magic of Christmas!
And compliments of the season to you too Mike!
LOL! I do believe many a parent has used this! haha! Nice to see a post from you PJ! Always enjoy your sweet short stories.
I’m sure many parents have used this but I sure was grateful when it came into my head! I saved the magic of Christmas for my little daughter and my son enjoyed Santa for a few more years. LOL! Thank you so much Jodi. I am still having problems with my stomach and digestive track. I sure am tired of being sick. Hopefully, I will be able to contribute a few more stories in the near future. I hope you are having a wonderful Christmas season!
I hope you get well soon dear lady!!!
Thank you Jodi! Me too! 🙂
Awww, so cute. Hope you are doing better PJ. Get well soon 🙂
Thank you so much! I appreciate that!
Lovely to have a PJ story again, you have been missed! I can sympathise with the parent – it’s a minefield trying to avoid the truth for at least one more year! 🙂
Thank you Iain! I didn’t mind Brandon knowing the truth but his sister was still young enough to believe in Santa and I didn’t want it spoiled for her. Yes, it is difficult to get them to believe even one more year.
Such a cute story! So nice to have you writing again PJ, I’ve missed you!
Thank you so much Jade! I appreciate that!! 🙂 xoxo
Is it really that bad if a little child believes his parents are getting him the gifts? For him they represent Santa in human form. This is just a thought.
Oh no, it isn’t bad at all! I just remember how special Christmas was when I was little when I believed in Santa and I wanted my children to have that experience.
Thank you for explaining.
I have missed you so much dear PJ! I hope you are doing well?xoxoxo
Thank you so much Lynn! I am still have problems with my stomach and digestive track. I see another doctor tomorrow and I hope he will be able to help me.
I hope you get well soon dear xoxo
Thank you so much, Lynn! I do too.:)
xoxoxo
Such quick thinking! I will remember to say this when my kids stop believing in Santa. Thanks a ton PJ❤️
You are welcome! It really does work! 😜❤️💕
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Will try for sure as the elder one is getting skeptical and talking about staying awake to catch Santa😀
Hahaha! I think all kids go through that. I know I did.
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True PJ😀🤗
ROFL!!!! I read it to my husband. Tears in our eyes!
Merry Christmas….I BELIEVE!
Ellespeth
I’m so happy you enjoyed it Ellespeth! It was really cute at the time. Merry Christmas to you too and I too BELIEVE! 😇❤️💕
Awww … all the fun is gone once children don’t believe. A very nice response to his doubt.
I know I still believe … LOLOL
Nicely done, PJ. Hope you had a wonderful holiday season.
May your New Year be filled with fabulous wonders.
Izzy 😎
That is true! But older children shouldn’t ruin Santa for the younger kids. I still believe in Santa too! Hahaha! I hope you have a year filled with love, joy, happiness, good health and prosperity! XO
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