Two-year-old Sarah and her 13-year-old sister had been fighting a lot this year. This happens when you combine a headstrong 2-year-old, who is sure she is always right, with a young teenager.<\/p>\n
Sarah\u2019s parents, trying to take advantage of her newfound interest in Santa Claus, reminded the 2-year-old that Santa was watching and doesn\u2019t like it when children fight. This had little impact.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll just have to tell Santa about your misbehavior,\u201d the mother said as she picked up the phone and dialed. Sarah\u2019s eyes grew big as her mother asked \u201cMrs. Claus\u201d (really Sarah\u2019s aunt; Santa\u2019s real line was busy), if she could put Santa on the line. Sarah\u2019s mouth dropped open as Mom described to Santa (Sarah\u2019s uncle) how the 2-year-old was acting. However, when Mom said Santa wanted to talk to her, she reluctantly took the phone.<\/p>\n
Santa, in a deepened voice, explained to her how there would be no presents Christmas morning to children who fought with their sisters. He would be watching, and he expected things to be better from now on.<\/p>\n
Sarah, now even more wide-eyed, solemnly nodded to each of Santa\u2019s remarks and silently hung the phone up when he was done. After a long moment, Mom asked, \u201cWhat did Santa say to you, dear?\u201d<\/p>\n
In almost a whisper, Sarah sadly but matter-of-factly said, \u201cSanta said he won\u2019t be bringing toys to my sister this year.\u201d<\/p>\n
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from Therapeutic Humor with Dr. Steve<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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