Dear Santa, 12/2/2009

I told the kids that I would be at school to pick them up to go to an important meeting during their lunch break. Jaden and Bailia couldn't stand not knowing what kind meeting they were going to. Is it the doctor? Did somebody win an award? Are we getting the swine flu shot? They asked question after question as I dropped them off for school. Have a good day at school, and see you at noon I hollered as they begged for the answer!
I picked them up and they couldn't stand not knowing where we were going. I kept quiet as I drove to the Dixie Center. As soon as I made the turn, almost in unison, Jaden, and Bailia, yelled the DICKENS FESTIVAL! This isn't a meeting they said.
You are going to meet with the big, jolly man I told them. Koda was SO excited-this is the place where the REAL Santa is, right mom?
For any of you out there that questions if there really is a Santa, or just want to feel the magic. Go to the Dickens Festival-he is there. It's Magical.


I am thankful to have children that keep the magic alive! In this cruel world I would like to keep my kids inside a little innocence bubble that would keep them safe, happy, and healthy. Obviously as much as I try to do so, I know it isn't possible. They are growing up, much too fast, but the innocence is still there, it is uplifting, powerful, and a wonderful feeling knowing it is there!

We then had lunch-the kids ordered the BIGGEST scones I have ever seen! Then it was back into the real world, and I took them back to school. On the way back Bailia said, Kyler (one of her best friends) doesn't believe in Santa. He thinks his parents do it all! Oh really, I said.
What kind of parents would spend all of that money, and stay up ALL night to do that?!? She asked in an astonished voice! I wouldn't I told her. Neither would I, all the kids agreed!
How sad it would be not to believe in the magic anymore...