My Child Has An Imaginary FriendAt first all of the talk of Santa Clause around and after Christmas
from Piney was novel and cute...
But recently I have been a little troubled by her incessant talking about Santa when it is five months after Christmas.
And then I realized.
Oh my gosh. Santa is her imaginary friend.
Piney: Santa used to be at my old house all the time. He isn't at this house as much.
Me: Is he here now?
Piney: Yes.
Me: Does Santa sleep with you in your room?
Piney: Yes. He lives in my room.
Me: Really.
Piney: Sometimes I kick him like this.
Me: That isn't very nice.
Piney: Sometimes he gives me high fives.
Me: Really. Hmmmm. Oh Look at this mess. Did you do this?
Piney: No, my Santa Clause did it.
Me: O I see. Who is this Santa Clause? Is Santa an old man?
Piney: No. Santa Clause is a woman.
Me: Is he here now?
Piney: No, not now.
Me: Where did he go?
Piney: He went to a party. He'll be back.
Me: Does he go to a lot of parties?
Piney: Ya. He LOVES parties....
Sometimes the conversations get quite interesting. I think she has had an imaginary friend for a long time- but it is only since Christmas that she gave the friend a name. And how perfect-
a name associated with excitement and anticipation.
The question now is how to handle it.
Any ideas?
Labels: after adoption: difficult child behaviors, Russian Pineapple Princess: our adopted daughter
Honestly... I don't think it's a problem. Right now I'm quite entertained by "Little Fellow" and his adventures. I'm interested to see what comments and advice you get!
I had a friend called Mrs Lily, she lived at the bottom of the garden. My daughter had Juicy and Julie, my son had the Cookie Monster! None of us have anything lurking now, we all learned to make real friends!!
You've been tagged on Prairie Dreams by the way... sorry! :)