Cinnamon Rolls: Mindy made the first batch last night and as the smell wafted upstairs we all took in deep breaths and exclaimed. Classic to see a 1 year old copy this behavior.
Real Christmas Trees: Mindy has been asking for a fake tree for 14 years but so far I have won this battle. The smell, the sap, the needles everywhere - it's all part of it. I especially like that I only have to unload the tree and then watch football while Mindy strings hundreds of lights.
Watching Scrooge: I could almost give up everything else if I just get to watch my movie. The 1970 musical version with Albert Finney. Every year I envision the perfect setting for watching this movie. The fire going, a cup of hot Pero in hand, the family quietly lounging around. My ideal setting hasn't happened in a while, but every year I look forward to it hoping it will be the perfect experience. This year I am watching it Sunday afternoon.
Heaven help any Kid, Wife or Hometeacher who interrupts my movie and screws with me getting into the Christmas Spirit.
4 comments:
You know, I'm with you on the tree. My Mom & Dad (67 & 70) continue to purchase their real tree (probably from the Knights Of Columbus corner lot these days)... but when we were young, we did the "cut your own" and those were great memories that we still talk about today. I'm really surprised they haven't bought a fake by now.
I am with you on 2 of them. GO FAKE! I felt the same about the real tree until last year when Jeff talked me into a fake. Best thing we ever did. Did I mention it was prelit? I LOVE IT! As for the movie scrooge - I have already watched it once with the kids and plan to do it again on Christmas! Do we come from the same family?
Melissa you may never talk to Mindy about the tree!!!!!!!!!!!
If you got the fake tree, then maybe your sweet wife & kids would be able to sit down with you & watch Scrooge!
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