He's a Believer...

Here's my truth, I stopped believing in Santa a long time ago. I remember 1 year in particular, my brothers and I were acting like pure donkeys. We woke up on Christmas morning to  an empty tree. Boy were we upset. We each took turns knocking on my mother's bedroom

Door inquiring about our Christmas gifts. I remember that year in vivid detail. I had requested a clothes of course, money and shoes. There was this sweatsuit in particular I wanted and I knew " Santa" was going to bring it. What a sad reality when we woke up and every gift was gone. Lol 

We sat quietly in our bedrooms waiting for our gifts to magically appear. My mom continued on with the day like it was nothing. Friends were outside with their toys and we sat and waited. 

Finally around 7pm( I remember because Wheel of Fortune had just come on), my Momm came into the living and gave us our gifts. That was the absolute longest wAit ever... Whew, now that I've vented:: 

My 4 year old loves the idea of Santa. While I'm no Scrooge, I'm just no longer fond of the whole Santa idea. For the last 2 weeks, our Afterschool talk has been about Santa. "Mommy, we have to leave Santa milk and cookies".. "Mommy we have to leave food for the reindeer".. 

And while I'm not fond of Santa, I love Elf on the Shelf( check back tomorrow to meet our Elf Marissa) and my bestie has called me out on that lol. "Cheneka Trene', how can you participate with Elf on the Shelf but no Santa? We have Elves because they work for Santa".. I laughed but it made sense. 

I've decided, although it's late in the holiday season to once again indulge in the idea of Santa. It's not about me. It's about the joy it's going to bring to my son's face knowing Santa ate the ginger snaps & cranberry juice( suggested by my guy friend because I'm more than likely going to set the gifts up under the tree as Santa's helper). It's about the joy and cheer Santa brings to all the little girls and boys. 

So here's to you Santa and all of your elves and the Mommies & Daddies who work for you.. 

Signed, 

Cheneka Believes