St. Nicholas is in the country! In anticipation of his nightly visits, children put their shoes in front of the fire place (which we don't have, but somehow he always finds a way to enter the house!). This morning our kids found these cute snowmen in their shoes. I let them put their shoes 2x a week. I know of families where children can put their shoes every day for three weeks, but I think that is too much chocolate and candy. Twice a week is enough! We just told our daughter that he isn't real a week ago. I had hoped that she would believe in him just one more year, but she was asking too many questions and I didn't want to lie to her. She is eight, it is just another step and that is ok.
It is fun to pretend. The real meaning of Christmas lasts all year.
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