When we started the kitchen, we knew it would limit what we could do this year for Christmas. Then the economy started it's abysmal decline and we found ourselves not alone in planning a smaller-scale celebration. I had a few worries that the kids would question the differences this year but I shouldn't have stressed - the boys are delighted with all we've done so far and were beside themselves with excitement about opening presents. Santa brought the REAL basketball hoop the boys have been after and a Star Wars game for DS to share, too. Some new Webkinz have joined our menagerie and Chris is industriously helping assemble the new Lego kit.
Chris and I exchanged repeat gifts this year. I gave him the title to the car he got four years ago (paid off early!), a gift certificate to get it hand-detailed so it'll be like new again and a new travel mug - stainless steel so he can't break it this time. He had loose stones in my engagement ring and a pendant he gave me when we were in college reset and got me a GPS so I can stop getting lost trying to find hockey rinks. He also got me the soundtrack to Dr. Horrible and there's a hint that the DVD will be here for Christmas Round 2 with Momo & Opa later this week!
We're all camped in the living room, with STNG reruns on SciFi (we're taping A Christmas Story for later). I'm enjoying my new laptop desk from the boys, Ross is eating a pear, Chris has made popcorn, Lars is running the new DS game. Later, we'll put the basketball hoop together and have tacos for dinner. Not exactly traditional but it's what the boys wanted (we'll have our formal dinner when MoPa are here) and our plan for today is to hang out with each other. I hope all your Christmases are as merry!
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11 comments:
Sounds like an ideal Christmas to me! :-)
It sounds just lovely. But what is STNG? It could be because it's 1AM but the ACRONYM didn't click for me.
Star Trek the Next Generation. Who doesn't love twelve hours of Jean Luc Picard?
Sounds perfect!
Merry Christmas!
We included macaroni and cheese as part of our Christmas dinner this year with our roast beef and green beans. Not traditional either, but I have to say, beat the pants off of Grammy's sage stuffing. [Dad, if you read this, I am of course talking about Mom's mom's stuffing...]
sounds lovely.
Sounds perfect! I wish I could be there with you!
Congratulations on paying off the car early!
I know this is an older post but hey I'll comment anyway--hope it was a great day!
ok, its almost springtime....I request an update! :)
glad u still have your Christmas blog up....makes me feel a little bit ok for still having my ceramic Christmas tree up in the LR for V-day! LOL
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