We have been stressing quite a bit lately on how we can make our Christmas the best ever for our kids. We want them to have all the things on their list. Last time I checked there were about 120 items combined on the 4 lists that i am to send to Santa Claus. On the one hand, I am tempted to explain about the story of greed and Christmas, and on the other hand as a parent that wants to give his children everything I want to take out that 4th mortgage to get the list purchased.
Looking back on my own childhood, i loved Christmas. It was my favorite time of the year. Like Ralphie says in A Christmas Story it is the real universe that everything else revolves around. As I began to look back there were a few memorable times at Christmas, but i can’t remember every present or what I got in my stocking or what was in that 10th little box of presents.
My point is that many years from now as your children are stressing about their own parenting at Christmas, they will look back on the time spent and not the things that were bought and under the tree. With that said, I am off to find a way to get that Wii for the kids since I too want to spend some time Christmas morning playing with one of those cool toys!
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Hula Doula Says:
Good luck finding one. I hope you do because auntie got Wii games for them for Christmas!
WebKittyn Says:
Genuine! I was wondering how you were and where you’ve been.
You’re right. I have a million memories from when I was a kid at Christmas and while I still recall with fondness some of the toys, it was the whole family holiday togetherness mojo that I really remember.
Wishing all the best to you and yours over there and a wonderful, serene and joyous holiday filled with much love and a Wii.
Bunk Says:
This is a very timely post. I just wrote a post concerning my kids wants and desires for the Holiday season.
The thing is is that you are correct when you talk of fond memories at Christmas. As a soon to be divorced father, my other half and I are trying our best to team together to make Holidays still memorable for the kids. Sure , it will be challenging. But as you stated….20 years from now the kids willremember that both of us cared enough to be there on Christmas, but probably not that power wheels vehicle they will be getting.
caresite Says:
Thanks for the interesting article.
Rae Says:
Welcome back, Jim. Good to see you’re still surviving. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and to the entire Genuine Crew from all of us here on the Beck farm
Marti Says:
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
Mamacita Says:
As always, G, you’ve got it nailed. Excellent post, hon.
Uisce Says:
you read mind — I can’t remember any of the big presents — maybe I never got ‘em as a kid? it’s the little things and traditions… like every year for a while I remember I’d get one of those flavoradio’s from radio shack. always had a new farmer’s almanac every year in my stocking — and a new world almanac. we made a few special kinds of cookies, too. but those little stocking presents, why do those stick with me, I wonder.
One Wink Says:
Someone told me it was Delurking Day…
I don’t read here often, but every now and then. And it seems that’s about as often as you post
Kidding. Just, hi
(I’m Juju’s mom)
RC Says:
That must have taken a lot out of you since you haven’t blogged since last year. I know I’m late, but happy belated New Year!
Gifts for Dad Says:
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