Santa is not real

For weeks my 10.5 year old has been questioning us on Santa, the Elf and the Tooth Fairy. 

While my daughter didn't write this, she very well could have as it describes how she felt...

Are they real? Is it really just parents moving things around and buying presents?

She has been watching YouTube videos on her Mini iPad 'Where do parents hide Christmas presents', 'How to secretly open up Christmas presents without your parents knowing'.

Some of her 5th grade peers have been telling her for weeks, Santa is not real - it's your parents doing all the work.  She even had a big fight with one of them and is no longer talking to her...all over believing in Santa.

We thought for sure she knew deep down, but was going along with it to continue getting presents.  She will start Middle School next year (same school), but we knew the time was coming.

Overall she had a good Christmas.  She didn't get EVERYTHING she wanted, but enough to satisfy the Santa reality.  She's also been sick since the holiday break began, so not much time playing with her friends.

Last night she was watching over my shoulder as I scrolled through my Facebook newsfeed and I stopped to read a comment a friend made on the ONE post I made about our Elf Jolly and this being the last year of adults moving it around in the house... She read part of it and kept bugging me to let her read the post for herself.

Instead of making up another lie, I did a quick search on all the brilliant posts of perfect words to tell your child the truth about Santa.  I remember reading this one from another blog...  so I asked her if she wanted me to read it to her or if she wanted to read it herself.

Once she started reading the text on my phone I KNEW I made the wrong choice during this parenting moment.  She started reading out loud to me until the truth of what she was reading hit her.  Her eyes filled with tears with every word she read.  I wanted to take the phone away from her...but it was too late.

She threw the phone back at me and started crying uncontrollably under the blanket...she then ran off to her room and slammed the door.

Her Dad and I tried to calm her.  She couldn't believe what was happening...and frankly, neither could we. 

We really thought she knew. 

We really thought she was doubting everything we said about Santa. 

We really thought she was playing us.

If I had to do it over again....

• I wouldn't tell her so close to Christmas - it was just too fresh. Summer before 6th grade would have been perfect
• I wouldn't tell her while she was sick (5th day of high fever)
• I would let Dad deliver the news

Post Christmas specials

One of the great things about this time of year is the sales offered for those late holiday gatherings with friends and family and of course more things to buy with the cash you received during the holidays for yourself!  Happy Shopping and please pass along my links with others who might be interested in saving some $...

Origami Owl is offering some great deals...be sure to shop early before the good stuff runs out
www.hootwme.origamiowl.com  My 12 year old is the one working this business while I focus on the others.  She offers fundraisers - online or in person for anyone interested.

Forever is offering a great year end sale to kick start your photo organization New Year's resolution goals.  Be sure to check out the Deals section at top left for the links and promo codes to enter at checkout  www.forever.com/ambassador/adrianamederos

Creative Memories has some oldies but goodies in the Going Gone section and special coupon code to use at checkout as well...but don't wait too long look!
www.creativememories.com/user/cmc4life

If your 2018 resolutions include organization of your personal items, these labels are fabulous.  These are great for day care and school aged children as well as adults and the elderly in homes.  There's a little something for everyone.  I first found this company while on maternity leave with Katie.  I got tired of writing Sofia's name with sharpies only to have it wipe off days later.  The company is based out of Canada and they are offering free shipping to US & Canada

adriana.lovablelabels.ca

If you have some healthy new you resolutions for 2018, consider the one/80 plan from Advocare...now available for purchase.   www.advocare.com/130549167 

December deals to finish 2017

Check out the Forever specials.  Some start on the 11th and some on the 26th so keep working on your photo projects

www.forever.com/ambassador/adrianamederos

Legacy Republic has some super cute photo pendants...bring your fondest memory to life

www.legacyrepublic.com/lm/adriana

So many fun items for your printed photos...including the new IMAGINE collection by Creative Memories

www.creativememories.com/user/cmc4life

Forever offers Black Friday specials all month long

Forever knows you need time to create photo projects so you have all month long to get it done and ordered at 40% off the retail price.  This includes photo books created with our new Forever Print.

   

Be sure to use the promo codes under Deals for discounts at checkout.

Create your free intro account using my link or select Adriana Mederos as your Ambassador.

www.forever.com/ambassador/adrianamederos 

Creative Memories is offering free shipping for orders over $80 for a limited time

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CM adhesive is back...this Monday 10/23 3pm Central

If you use tiny embellishments and the tape runner and mini tape runner are too bulky, starting Monday the CM adhesive pen will be back!

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October updates

Today is the final day to order 8x8 traditional albums in 2017.  These albums are released quarterly and colors are usually refreshed.  These are great gifts when filled with photos from your times together.

www.creativememories.com/user/cmc4life

All orders must be placed by 3pm CT Tuesday, October 17th

If you miss the deadline, please contact me to see which ones I have in stock

September month end already

It's amazing that 4th Quarter starts this Sunday!

Origami Owl has a few Halloween charms left and we also may have some from prior seasons.

Shop at my website with O2

Forever is offering a great deal on the monthly payment plans...buy in September and get the 1st month FREE!  If you don't understand the key differences between Forever and other cloud storage - please call/text me 561-271-1107.  Every family needs at least one of these accounts...

What is Forever all about?

August Specials

It's Back to School time!

Forever is offering great sales...and you will want to take advantage of it since there will be price adjustments on storage and software come September 1st...

www.forever.com/ambassador/adrianamederos  and click on Deals at top left

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Happy New Year!

January specials while they last

Join the virtual crop and learn new techniques to use with your Forever Artisan software.  P2P is a great resource.  They offer many free resources as well as a free 30 day trial...be sure to use the link to join over to the right so I receive credit and then you can purchase a monthly or yearly subscription for even more great info.

Forever is offering some great specials, including the very popular Deal of the Day (extended through February).  All specials can be found in the DEALS section towards the top left of www.forever.com/ambassador/adrianamederos

BUT this special is exclusively available to YOU now so you can get your Valentine's day cards created and ordered by Feb 2nd for on time delivery with Economy shipping.  CODE is BEMINE for 30% off retail cards of all cards - including business cards.

Creative Memories Mi Amor collection is great for those love stories and the colors are PERFECT for those Disney photos.  8x8 bookcloth coversets are also available this month and then back in the vault until next Quarter.  There's also a great perk if you've considered signing up as an Advisor.  Email me if you have any questions or sign up on my website www.creativememories.com/user/cmc4life

 

Origami Owl new spring line now available at www.hootwme.origamiowl.com

Sofia will be 12 on April 1st.  This will also be her first day of being an Origami Owl Designers...right now she's in training so if you'd like to host a Jewelry Bar and earn free product, let us know and we can schedule something in person OR online.