Whilst out driving to swimming lessons last week, Miss 7 mentioned some item that she had been wanting.

I said that "maybe she should ask Santa for it".

She said "Mum, I know Santa isn't true. Remember I saw the stuff you had hidden in your wardrobe last year".

Miss 9 replied on my behalf ... wait for it ... "Sam, mum is short remember, she could be one of Santa's elves".

Hmpppfff the cheek of it! Then the pair of them fell into helpless giggles ... lucky for them I couldn't take my hands off the wheel and reach the back seat! I think I may have liked them better before they could talk ...