Tonight at bedtime, Celeste started interrogating me about Santa. Because we’ll be in Trinidad for Christmas we allowed her to open her presents this weekend. Santa had bought her a 20in TV and a DVD Player for her room and mummy had spent the past several days building a TV/DVD stand with a Disney Princess theme for her. Here’s the gist of the conversation.

Celeste (C): Mummy, I love the TV stand. (pause) but how did you know Santa was getting me a TV?

Kim (K): Uhmmn….Mummy and Daddy sent Santa a special request.

C: But why did he get me a TV?
K: Because we asked for one.
C: (with a long suffering sigh). No mummy, I mean why did he get me a TV when I’ve been naughty.
K: (amused silence)
C: I’m always naughty ,you know.
K: Maybe he thought you’d behave better.
C: Or maybe he forgot I’ve been naughty.
K: No. Santa doesn’t forget he’s just giving you a second chance.
C: I’ll be good in Trinidad
K: That’s nice.
C: Really good. If I’m good maybe I’ll get another Santa present in Trinidad.
K: But you already got your Santa present , delivered early especially for you.
C: But you know mummy, I’m getting more presents in Trinidad. Yes. I’ll be good and get another Santa present.