All tagged holiday tradition

HEY MOM, IS SANTA REAL?

She came home and walked in the house and directly looked me in the eye. I was caught a little off guard. She looked at me intently and had fervor in her voice when she asked me, “Is Santa real? I know he’s not real. Olive told me on the way home. from school.” Gasp. Gulp. Give me a damn class of wine. WTF. My 8 and a half year old just shot a dagger through my heart and I have a choice. I can lie and carry on. Or I can look her in the eye and tell the truth. Here’s what happened.

WHY HOLIDAY TRADITION IS IMPORTANT TO ME + A NON PINTEREST WORTHY TREE

Our thanksgiving plans just came to a halt. Like bam. Our daughter said she didn't feel good earlier but I passed it off as tired. We had a crazy four days with her California cousins and she was spent. And just as I was about to start packing the family to leave tomorrow, she said she was going to be sick. Voila, throw up she did and she's currently lying next to me while I monitor her for more sickness. Thanks germs! Just in the nick of time.