Yes, MK, there is a Santa Claus

Friday, 29 August 2:55pm A conversation between Mary and MK while driving home from school:

MK: "Mom, I know the secret of the tooth fairy."
Mom: "You do. What is the secret of the tooth fairy?"
MK: "Well, the tooth fairy is really your parents and they sneak into your room after you are asleep and leave the money under your pillow. So, the tooth fairy is really your parents."
Mom: " Oh, and what do you think about that?"
MK: "I think it's pretty funny. Your parents are tricking you!"
Mom: "Well, if the tooth fairy is not real, then what does that make the Easter Bunny?"
MK: "Mom! The Easter Bunny is just a man dressed up in a costume!" (notes of sarcasm here)
Mom: "Well, if the tooth fairy and the Easter Bunny are not real, then is Santa Claus real?"
MK: "Yes, Santa Claus is real."
At this point, she turns to me with wide eyes.
MK: "Mom? Is Santa Claus real?" (real terror here)
Mom: "Well, what do you think?" (me, trying to be serious)
MK: "Yes, Santa Claus is real! The Easter Bunny and the tooth fairy are not real but Santa Claus is."

I am glad we were able to clarify that issue.