Thursday, August 26, 2010

Unexpected

Tonight at dinner Julia announced that she wants a princess computer for Christmas. This started a longer conversation about who wants what, and from whom. As Grace prepared to tell us her wants, Julia piped up:

"Are Mommy and Daddy Santa Claus?"

Craig looked at me out of the corner of his eye, and I could see the words "DIvert, divert!" crossing his mind. We talked right over her and pretended she hadn't uttered a word.

This is a question I would expect from Grace. I know we're on borrowed time with her, as far as Santa Claus goes anyway. I never imagined Julia would be the first to ask.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I swear, #2 always figures this out first!
Mandy

mcm said...

Well, my parents NEVER admitted that there was not a "real" Santa Claus. So I finally admited that they were right.
but, apparently, I've been a naughty girl, because I he hasn't shown up in many years.

Anne and Whitney: Up, Down and All Around said...

wow is right! (rebecca's comment) - glad you were able to "divert, divert!" at least for now :)