Ben is a grinch. He hates Santa. I on the other hand - quite like Santa. He has an insatiable apetite for Pepsi cola, and is often a little public with the bodily functions, but I love him all the same.
I feel a little defeated this Christmas though. I’ve been cheated by retailers, disappointed by ‘people’ and have had a hard time coming to feel the ‘warmth’ of the holiday season.
And then after I got home from the club last night (the Northern Lights - fly fishing? Remember I did that once?) it hit me. As I tiptoed into Ben’s room to kiss him on the forehead, and tuck him back in I shivered with a wave of sentimentality.
I do feel Christmassy. But more - I am madly and deeply in love with my little family. My wonderful wife with a heart and large and deep and wide as the grand canyon, and my gentle little boy.
Merry Christmas everyone.
Spend the next few days taking stock of your loved ones - and the things that you surrender to them, and the things they offer to you.
Give your passion, understanding, grace, strength and thanks; Take their love, honesty, and dedication.
There are no better gifts to give or receive.
Wow, you never cease to amaze me with your literacy. You do have a wonderful little son and while this Christmas will be special for you and your family, the next few will be even better as young Ben discovers the magic of Santa, the wonders of the Christmas tree and the treasures that lie beneath it and the excitement he will bring to everyone when he opens up all those neat things old Saint Nick dropped from his pack. This year however, he will probably be most entertained by the boxes and wrapping paper! Enjoy your Christmas and your family, lad…..
We will be thinking of you all on the 25th.
Feliz navidad, Joyeux Noel, Happy Christmas to you three……
Merry Xmas to the Scratchley’s! See you on the hardwater on Saturday.
PS - A nudder photo of Santa and you.
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Greg, you have the true spirit of Xmas in that you love and treasure your family, I am so proud of the man and Daddy you have become.
We will miss all of you this Xmas so God Bless and a Merry Merry Xmas.
Fun.. fun on the ice!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88llB6vUd1s
Merry Xmas… let’s see what Santa Barry brought us now. =)
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Hey Greg! It is a great epiphany when you realize that feeling or moment which you describe. My family is the gift of Christmas and I know that you have come to this realization as well. The gift is watching your youngsters grow and discover. I can think of no more worthwhile gift, no better experience and those moments when you your children are as much your heroes as you will be theirs.
Happy New Year Greg…..the best is yet to come……Kerry