MUMblings!

I have a dilemma that may or may not be common. I have always been very straightforward with my kids. From day one. I have always told them the truth even when it was hard to tell the truth. Like when their grandfather died, I told all three of them the truth about death. Family members told me to lie to make it easier but I have always believed that it is healthier to expose them to real facts of life. I’m certainly not heartless and I’m very careful with their emotions. This is something I feel very strongly about. To be honest, I think I’m doing a good job raising three very healthy and well balanced kids.

So here’s my problem. At school they’re getting bombarded with stories about Santa Claus and other such things. My boys are a little older and don’t really care about these stories but my little girl who is 6 seems really drawn to them. She can’t seem to talk about anything but Santa. “Amma if I eat will Santa come to see me?”, “Amma if I clean my room will Santa be happy?” Its starting to irritate me a little bit now!

What do I do? I know its harmless to let her continue to day dream about Santa but I know for a fact that neither my husband nor I will go through some elaborate routine to make her believe in Santa. I’m worried she’ll be heartbroken when Santa doesn’t show up. I’m also worried that she’ll hate me for telling her the truth. I’m in a bit of a dilemma here.. has anyone experienced something like this? HELP!