Grandmas

I never believed in Santa Clause, but I never missed out. When I was little, my mother sat me down and explained that Santa Clause was not real, but Grandma was. And Grandma always filled up my stocking and made sure there were presents under the tree. I listened closely and decided that this worked for me.

I was a bit of a “know it all” as a child already, but made sure to hold my tongue around other children about Santa. I didn’t want to ruin it for them—and besides, they might not have a Grandma, and how sad would that be? But with adults, I sure to let them know I knew what was up.

My mother tells me of many amused adults who would grin sideways at her while I explained to them the “facts” about Santa and Grandmas. Thank goodness for Grandmas.