Christmas musings
It's a good Christmas so far. The kids loved all their presents, and Amy loved the presents I gave her. There's a turkey roasting in the oven, and the scent is making everyone's mouths water like we're hungry wolves who just spotted an obese elk.
Last night, Emma was sitting on my lap while I looked up NORAD's Santa Tracker. There was a cute animated clip of Santa taking off from the North Pole, with Rudolph lighting the way. At the small size the view window of the clip was, it looked convincing enough for a six-year-old. Emma watched and asked, "Is that really Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?" I said it was indeed, and she clasped her little hands together and said "He IS real!" Hand to God, it was about the most adorable thing I've ever seen. (Apparently, she'd had doubts about Rudolph, even though she still believes in Santa. I will never understand that child.)
A very Merry Christmas to you all. May peace and love be with you this day, and all the days that follow.
Last night, Emma was sitting on my lap while I looked up NORAD's Santa Tracker. There was a cute animated clip of Santa taking off from the North Pole, with Rudolph lighting the way. At the small size the view window of the clip was, it looked convincing enough for a six-year-old. Emma watched and asked, "Is that really Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?" I said it was indeed, and she clasped her little hands together and said "He IS real!" Hand to God, it was about the most adorable thing I've ever seen. (Apparently, she'd had doubts about Rudolph, even though she still believes in Santa. I will never understand that child.)
A very Merry Christmas to you all. May peace and love be with you this day, and all the days that follow.