What usually happens is...I get him a couple of books and I buy myself a few things and put them under the tree. In reality, there's not much either of us wants at this point in time. And, after all, the funds are coming out of the same pot. So buying stuff just to buy stuff seems silly.
In the past, we've focused on our son, showering him with games and clothes and stuff. But now, being in college, his needs are mostly the monetary kind. (Gift cards are a godsend.)
So, I buy little somethings for my copy team at work, and that's about as much shopping as I do. And I sewed a little this year. But no big stuff under the tree.
We talked about it this morning, Mr. G. and I, and we came to the conclusion that what we really want this year is to spend Christmas Day together, just the three of us. We're not going to sit around holding hands and singing Kumbaya or anything. But maybe I'll drag out some version of Charles Dickens' Christmas Carol. Or I'll watch some football with the boys. We'll sit around in our sweats and chow chocolate Santas and yack about not much at all.
I hope all of you enjoy the Day in your favorite fashion with those you hold dear.
And that, my friends, will be the real gift.
Happy Christmas!
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