The Beauty of December

Although I don't like perpetuating the Santa myth, it does come in handy for discipline matters.  If I have a reluctant toddler who does not want to do something, I can threaten that Christmas presents may not arrive.

Today at swimming lessons, I talked to the mother sitting next to me.  She related that her kids were so helpful - doing laundry, cleaning rooms, making beds everyday without being asked and not fighting.  December apparently has that effect on kids.

Ironically, her kid walked up at the end of the lesson and did not want to go see Santa - the thought of meeting the guy keeping score created fear!