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Tooth Fairy, Santa & Gizmo

13 October 2009 19 Comments

GizzyMy son had a friend sleep over the other night.  The boys went up to bed and took our puppy with them.  I’m guessing they held him hostage until they fell asleep, because an hour later the puppy came running downstairs.

The puppy ended up sleeping with me and when I woke up in the morning he went barreling into the boys room and jumped on their bed. Apparently the boys took this to mean the dog had been with them the entire night.

My son comes downstairs with his friend and the puppy and announces:

“Gizzy slept with us the whole night!”

Uh. Hmmm.

Me: “Yes he did, baby. He wanted to be in on the sleep over.” 

Does it matter that it’s not really true? No, right?  It’s one of those Santa, Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy type things.  He believes it. It makes him smile.  

My little secret.

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  • October 13 2009 at 6:25 PM DG at Diaryofamadbathroom said:

    No question. That stuff, it’s ok to lie your face off.

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  • October 13 2009 at 6:25 PM Mom of Three
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    Oh bless his little heart, it’s not doing him any harm. :-)
    Let him have his joy.
    .-= Mom of Three´s last blog ..Scattered =-.

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  • October 13 2009 at 7:09 PM passions and soapboxes said:

    I am against lying and truly hate being lied to. But this is different isn’t it. Santa isn’t a lie, he is a myth. Seeing the look of joy on his face, you couldn’t have done anything else.
    .-= passions and soapboxes´s last blog ..Child In The Middle…. =-.

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  • October 13 2009 at 7:29 PM *Michelle* said:

    totally worth the smile….
    .-= *Michelle*´s last blog ..My Thanku Haiku =-.

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  • October 13 2009 at 8:26 PM Helene said:

    The beauty of childhood innocence! Nothing wrong with a little white lie, esp to see that beautiful smile on their faces in the morning!
    .-= Helene´s last blog ..What went down at the pumpkin patch this year…. =-.

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  • October 13 2009 at 9:58 PM susan said:

    There certainly isn’t any harm in making a person feel special. Good job mom-and Gizmo?
    .-= susan´s last blog ..You win some, you win some? =-.

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  • October 13 2009 at 11:48 PM Unknown Mami said:

    It’s all good.
    .-= Unknown Mami´s last blog ..I Like You, I Really Like You! =-.

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  • October 14 2009 at 12:33 AM Lauren
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    I am totally with ya, that was so innocent and meant so much to him!

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  • October 14 2009 at 9:11 AM ModernMom said:

    Ahhh
    Little secrets that make you smile. Those are the best.
    .-= ModernMom´s last blog ..Thanksgiving for 15. . . . . and then she rested. =-.

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  • October 14 2009 at 9:55 AM amie
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    Yup, all good. That is what childhood is all about. Plenty of time to be a jaded adult.

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  • October 14 2009 at 6:30 PM Shaun O'Hagan said:

    I’m developing an idea about telling my son that we all pretend to believe in Santa, Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy et al. This way I’m not lying and he doesn’t grow up to figure out slowly that the world that he thought was so magical really just isn’t. It encourages his imagination and spirit of awe without the lie. I’m not speaking on the dog story because I think that was great and adorable and not really lying at all. Any thoughts?
    .-= Shaun O’Hagan´s last blog ..Random Randomness =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 14th, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    It’s the traditions of these characters I love to believe in. And that’s not pretending, RIght?

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  • October 14 2009 at 9:36 PM Pineapple Princess said:

    I am enjoying your wonderful blog. I am a new follower!! Just hopping by from MBC. I hope you have a great day!
    .-= Pineapple Princess´s last blog ..Farm Fresh =-.

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  • October 14 2009 at 9:45 PM blueviolet said:

    I would have just let it go too. :)

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  • October 14 2009 at 10:15 PM Brittany at Mommy Words
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    The perfect opportunity to let it slide. No reason to ruin the sheer joy for the boys.
    .-= Brittany at Mommy Words´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday: First Moments =-.

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  • October 15 2009 at 10:31 AM Momisodes said:

    Oh that is so sweet. Definitely no need to burst that bubble.
    .-= Momisodes´s last blog ..Cloudy with a chance of flying pigs =-.

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  • October 16 2009 at 3:28 PM Rachel said:

    Awww… too cute! My little boy would love to have the dog sleep with him. You (and G) made your little man’s day!
    .-= Rachel´s last blog ..Felt Shape Board =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 16th, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    Funny, my son calls him “G” or Giz.

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  • October 16 2009 at 7:55 PM Yaya said:

    I agree. One of those innocent lies! :)
    .-= Yaya´s last blog ..Friday Fragments/Focus Friday =-.

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