Hi folks, it's Christmas time, holiday time, ........ that time of year. All of my family / extended family is either married, married with a kid, or has a kid. I'm the only person without a kid and without a partner. That's ok with me. But, I forgot how much I missed some of the stupid "rituals" of Christmas time.
I went over to my friends house this evening.... he's like a brother to me (to folks that have known me for awhile... it's the guy that owns the hardware store.... Danny). Shortly after I got there, Danny was ready to get the live Christmas tree off the top of his truck and into the family room.
Danny has three kids ..... from oldest to youngest.... Judy, Noel, and Max.
"Judy, go help your dad get that tree off of his car."
"Why?"
"Because it's Christmas."
"I already moved grandma and moms trees."
I didn't think about how Christmas could effect someone whose parents no longer live together.
"Judy, please go help your dad with that."
"Why?'
""Because I'll wring your neck if you don't help him!! I'm just kidding. Judy, go help your dad. He's bringing in a tree for YOU, Noel and Max..
Judy is the type of guy you could talk to all day long.............and he's in 8th grade! Noel is a force to be reckoned with, and max is a force I can't even begin to approach.
"Noel, don't you want to help put the lights on the tree?'
"No. I have way better lights in my room."
"Well, if they're so great, can I see them?"
"These are colored bulbs without LED lights."
"You're right. Those lights would look a lot better on that tree. ....... Is there any chance you want to help put lights on that tree downstairs?"
"Yeah, I guess so."
well, that's enough rambling for now
cheers,
bird. .
