When I was young, Christmas was just about the most exciting time of my life. I couldn't sleep, was always looking for my gifts, and loved opening the gifts.
Today, like most parents, I live Christmas through the eyes of my children. Even though one is in college and the other is not far behind, they still look forward to Christmas and getting together with friends and family. And, of course, opening their gifts. But, nowadays, they seem to enjoy giving gifts just as much as receiving gifts.
My wife and kids will say that I'm hard to shop for. Each year they ask me what I want for Christmas and I will either say, "Nothing", or, "A new car". My wife used to buy me pajamas each
year (pajamas must be somewhere between nothing and a new car). This struck me as strange since I rarely ever wear pajamas. I once had about eight sets of pajamas that I'd worn maybe once or twice. I figure it will take about ten years before I need to buy more pajamas.
This year our family is behind schedule. We just barely got our Christmas lights up, and tonight we will buy a Christmas tree. Just in time to take it down next week. We have lots of excuses why we are so behind, but none of them are very good.
Still, I think this is going to be a great Christmas. We may be decorating all the way until Christmas morning, but the whole family will be together. Now that I'm old, being with my family is just about the most exciting time of my life.
Hope you have a great Christmas!
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