The Last Christmas

My girls are 10 and 7 and I'm sure that the elder has decided to continue to believe what she knows to be false for the benefit of the younger one (although usually it's the younger who is more cynical and knowing). So he's still real, round my way, for a little while yet.

I know, eh? My youngest, 11, is insisting he still believes, which leads me to believe that he doesn't, but wants to play the game. I'm playing along, since I'm silly like that.

But at least I don't have to worry about wrapping Santa gifts in one paper, and wrapping mom and dad's in another!

It's tough to let go of that innocence of childhood, isn't it?

That Erlend Oye cut is the cats pajamas. Nay, I'll go one further and say that it's the mutts nuts! Speaking of which, will KoC ever release a new record? I don't think I can take another year like this one. . .

adam--i remember when my oldest found out. she was furious with us! but she was kind-hearted enough not to spoil it for her younger brother.

nat--i think my son, on the other hand, pretended to believe even after he didn't, although he's never come right and said when he stopped. of course, he never tells me anything anyway!

justin--i love erlend oye, too. he has such a distinct voice and guitar style. i hope he comes out with something new, too, although i'd put my money on a new whitest boy alive album before the koc. either way, it's been a long time! p.s. i'd never heard "mutts nuts" before! lol

I'm now firmly in stage 3. Only Stage 4 to come. Sigh.

i know, it's kind of sad, isn't it? although i'm hoping to avoid stage 4 directly and end up just looking like mrs. claus. ;-)