[Oh Haha]

You BOTH got it right.


I like Christmas for what it is and for getting together with family. I hate the garbage that goes along with it. Malls packed, traffic jams on any freakin' street close to a mall and all the commercialisation of the season.

I told my wife, as I do every year, I don't want anything nor do I need anything. We haven't bought gifts for each other in a couple of years. This year we aren't even having a big dinner.

We made our kids pick out 2 toys last weekend to give to Goodwill. I explained to them why this was important and even though they probably didn't really understand I hope that it sets a tone for them. We are not rich and with the economy tanking you never know what tomorrow might bring.




I did put up the blow up Homer and Tigger for them so when they get back from Chicago tomorrow they will be surprised. I know that when I get home from work they will meet me at the door, happy that Daddy is home. That is worth more than any present I could receive.

Sorry for the Hallmark moment but I get really grumpy this time of year because of all the garbage and I need to remind myself what it's all about sometimes.