Sunday, December 26, 2010

The official position on Santa Claus

The boys are 15, 14 and 12. I have heard stories from friends and family members about tearful realizations, anger and disbelief, sadness of childhood left behind. We have had no such conversations or questions here, ever. I've got three boys raise on a theory of  "If you don't believe in Santa Claus he won't believe in you", taken from a song from my childhood of a similar name. So the official position of the Roche boys is that of neither confirming nor denying the existence of the jolly old Elf. Given that my middle child is named  specifically after him, I think that is wise.
Yes Virginia, and Alex, Nick and Michael, there is a Santa Claus. There is no other way to explain the massive amount of work that goes in to creating the amazing morning we share each year. Who but Santa would know this was the year the forget about Alex's traditional orange flavored chocolate in favor of Gatorade energy stuff, or Micheal's newly reemerged love of all things nerf, or Nick's interest of Jeff Dunham? Who could possible wrap all that, bake all this, gather all things and create a sense of wonder and excitement?
And have energy to enjoy the morning with them?
As on of my favorite Raffi songs states : " Must be Santa".

I have to admit one of my biggest joys is watching they excitement they have in giving and receiving from each other. They are learning to know each other and what a thoughtful gift is. It is gratifying to see they may be almost as good as Santa at this. Almost. In this house, for this year, and hopefully many years to come. Santa rules.

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