"the talk"

Tonight was interesting. Adam came home from school today and told his little brother "There's no such thing as Santa". We knew it would happen sooner or later. Adam is nine and going to a new school with 4th and 5th graders. So tonight after Nick was asleep, mom and dad had to have "the talk" with Adam about Santa, Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, etc, all being fairy tale characters. We also made sure he knew that Jesus is VERY REAL and not at all like the others, even though you can't see Him. He told us he KNEW Jesus was real, because we have proof with the miracles he does, and His Word to us tells us he's real. That was encouraging! It was a bittersweet conversation, really. Adam knows that Santa is not real, although he's not sure he's ready to know.... he cried a little at the end of our talk as it began to sink in. But he'll be fine. Christmas morning may be a little rough, though, especially having a little brother who still passionately believes! We will just give him a little extra love and encouragement, and really focus in on the REAL reason for the season! Here is an interesting page I found this evening... just thought it interesting, that's all...