Growing up, I was very naive and innocent. Heck, most people would still say that's true! I believed in things way longer than I probably should have. Like Santa Claus. I remember being maybe 7 or 8 years old, leaving a letter, milk and cookies out for Santa and waking up to a note back from St. Nick himself!!! I was on cloud 9! (Now most people would have probably noticed how Santa's handwriting was exactly like my uncle's distinct all-caps style of writing but not me!) So you can see I was a little trusting.
Fast forward a few years. I'm 10. I still believe in Santa Claus. A little ridiculous? Probably. I'm standing in H-E-B with said 'awesome' dad. I'm talking about Santa. My dad turns and looks at me and says 'Allena, Santa is not real.'
Holy sh*t balls.
What? You're kidding right?
Nope. Santa is, in fact, not real.
I was devastated. I think I broke down in tears and cried the whole way home and ran straight to my mother. She was not pleased.
Fast forward 20+ years. I doubt my dad remembers this, but I will never forget it. I'll have to ask my mom if she remembers...
When did you find out Santa Claus wasn't real?
5 comments:
So harsh, Dad! I believed in Santa WAY too long as well... maybe until I was like 11 or 12... but I don't remember a defining moment of when I stopped believing - I think I finally just started listening to my naysayer friends and decided they were right!
I believed a very long time too. I think it is great though and hope I can keep it alive for my kids that long. It is such a sign of innocence for children, I think it should last as long as possible. The story is quite funny though. Dad is still awesome :)
OMG i cannot believe he did that! Wow! :) I was about 6 or so. I overheard my Aunt talking about it. So disappointed!
Oh my gosh....COACH SWOPE...how could he?!
I was at least 10...it seems common that's the age kids find out these days. It makes me so sad to think of that day w/ my own kids. I just want it to be true!
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