They say it is hard to be a kid at Christmas, but I think it is pretty hard to be a parent, too. The children may have to be on their best behaviour for Santa, but us grown-ups have to set a good example.
It is hard to encourage moderation when it comes to eating chocolates and Christmas cookies when all you want to do is wolf them down yourself. The stress of it is pushing me to dishonesty. When I sat down to eat my box of Toffifee and my daughter asked, “Do I like those?” my answer was “No.” I can’t seem to find time to make cookies, but I sure can find time to eat them. Every time my daughter’s back is turned, that is.
Thank goodness Santa does not keep a naughty list of parents, I just can’t handle the pressure to be good for one more person.
Ain’t that the truth!