Do Not Open (this Pandora's box) 'Til Xmas!

Our geography lesson today turned to talk of the South and North Poles and before I could steer the conversation elsewhere... the dreaded "s-word" was uttered. No, not THAT "s-word" (although it might have been easier to deal with!), but rather He Who Shall Not Be Named in a room of mixed 8-9 year olds: SANTA.  

As my brain was screaming "No! No! No! I thought I had more time to prepare for this!" I overheard a few "Santa's not real!"s as well as a "Yes he is! I facetimed with him!" (Really?!) Needless to say, I SHUT DOWN the entire conversation as quickly as possible. 

I didn't think it was possible to find a reason NOT to be looking forward to Christmas (and my two weeks off!) this year but BAH HUMBUG!