scrooge

i must admit it is a scrooge year this year for me. i am trying to pull myself up from my bootstraps but it is an effort.

i am looking forward to tonight - getting ready for santas arrival. this is the first year the bean is really understanding what is going on. it is really cool actually.

most of the shopping/gift preparing is done. i am very excited to give my dad and his wife their gift. we get pretty creative with them and i think i topped the list this year.

i think this is the last year we will be getting away with the easy christmas. i think next year the monkey may get more creative in trying to see or get record of evidence of santas arrival. i have hear of parents having to get very creative fulfilling their childs need to have proof. rigging video cameras, bells on the roof (yes i know of someone who did that) and many more elaborate deeds. the monkey tried to go that route this year- video camera but i nixed it. maybe next year with some planning it could be a cool addition to the spirit of the season.

off to give the xmess eve bath- cant be taking stinky kids to grandpas house now can we?