Santa's not Real, I'm the Devil!

I was participating in a post on Facebook and the question was about telling your children if Santa was real or not. When I was little, I believed in Santa. When I found out he wasn't real, I was heartbroken. I hated that I was lied to about it. So I made the decision to not lie to my kids.

My kids know all about the spirit of Christmas and the stories of Santa Claus. They know that there was once a man named St. Nick who gave gifts to children. They love all the Christmas movies, including the ones about Santa..they love all the Christmas songs.. They also know about some pagan traditions when it comes to Christmas and they know the beliefs of Christmas from the Christian point of view. We read "Twas the Night Before Christmas" and the Story of the birth of Jesus. My children are well rounded when it comes to this.

My Secret Santa and My Special Friends...

There is a group of ladies, most of whom I met in a group on myspace (a few others just came along lol), that I talk to on almost a daily basis. When I am having problems, I know I can go to them and they will coddle me when needed but also tell me to "suck it up" lol... They are always there to listen with an open heart and they are never judgmental. I love them so much =)

Anyways! We did a Secret Santa in our little group and I just got my gift tonight. Just thought I would share and give my secret santa and all my fave gals a public "Thanks! I love you!!"...

To:
Stephani - thanks so much for my gifts...I love them!
Rissa
Staci
Laura
Kristi
Renee
Kimberly
Amy Jo
Kristin
Audrey
Amy M.
April
Marla
Tonya
Jamie B.
Amanda