Life is ironic, isn't it.?! I can't tell you how many late nights I have spent in my self-assigned role of Santa, Easter Bunny and even Leprechaun quietly creeping around in the dark and cold thinking "I can't wait until I don't have to do this anymore..."
Well, now, I officially don't have to. 
Our youngest, now nine years old, came to me with a box she found in a hidden place that clearly had held Easter goodies at one time. "Mom! Tell me the truth....are you the Easter Bunny?!"
I tried to lie but she clearly meant business as her bright blue eyes pierced my soul and before I knew it I had broken her heart with the truth. Her older brothers and sister gathered around offering hugs and reassurances while she stoically tried to keep her tears from falling.
It is a moment I know has to come in every child's life, but maybe because this was our last "baby", it was particularly heartwrenching, even though I knew she would live through it and be okay.
Somehow ....I have a feeling that the Easter Bunny and Santa will still be coming around anyway.
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"
Hi Brenda, You are back, miss you. You mean there is no Santa, bummer, do not tell me grand children, I could not handle all the crying. Have a good day.
May 02, 2011 02:00 AM
RVA Home Team - Richmond, VA
RVA Home Team - Winning with Integrity.
Oh no! That's sad! Our new neighbor moved in a week ago (he is the same age as mine, 4) and I asked him if the Easter Bunny found him. He loudly tells me there is no such thing as a Big Rabbit brining candy and that it's made up. I was horrified...for MY kids! If they heard him, they ignored it and I quickly changed the subject. As a mom we want to hold on to those moments as long as possible!
May 02, 2011 06:31 AM
State Wide Realty Co. - Farmville, VA
Veteran Owned & Operated
Now that the youngest knows, you really under more pressure because they know its you and they expect you to keep up the hardwork.
May 02, 2011 07:46 AM
Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV
Latin America Real Estate
Brenda, I've been missing your posts and am thrilled to see you back. And from knowing you, I think it was harder on you than on your daughter. Hope you have a wonderful week.
May 02, 2011 09:57 AM
Keller Williams - Stockton, CA
Hi Brenda - You bet Santa and the Easter Bunny will be back. I happen to know that along with the Great Pumpkin, the Tooth Fairy, Cupid and that whole crowd of characters, will continue to come back for a long time to come. Won't they.......? You wouldn't kid me, would you? Gee I hope not......
May 02, 2011 11:53 AM
Live in Laramie Real Estate, Laramie, Wyoming - Laramie, WY
Broker/Co-Owner, Laramie, Wyoming
Hi Will, I won't say a word - the secret is safe with me!
Hello, Shannon - Geez, if his parents don't want to play along, that's fine, but they could at least teach him to humor everyone else! Hopefully you've got a few more years to keep it going....,
Larry - Your comment made me laugh because it is oh so true!
Hello, Gary! Thanks! You are always so supportive and I appreciate it!
Steve, Steve, Steve - Of course they will.... though they might cut me some slack if I sleep in a little later!
May 02, 2011 02:15 PM
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Brenda Whitman, Live in Laramie Real Estate
Broker/Co-Owner, Laramie, Wyoming
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