Would that be the two bottom teeth? Or the two top teeth? Either way, The Dude has it covered now (photo evidence of the bottom teeth in yesterday’s photo). I’m glad that’s all he wants for Christmas, because that’s all he’s getting, at least from Mommy and Daddy.
I’m definitely a Christmas slacker this year. We don’t have a Christmas tree (no room in the inn!) or any decorations. We do have a few strings of colored LED lights in our front room, but we pretty much leave those up all winter, to combat the dark dreariness, so they don’t count as holiday decorations.
I planned to take a cute picture of The Dude in a Santa hat, and send it out as a Christmas greeting, but we don’t own a Santa hat, and I haven’t gotten around to buying, or, ideally, borrowing, one.
It all feels like just one more thing this year — something for which I have neither the time nor energy. I feel a little guilty, a bit like Scrooge or The Grinch — after all, this is “Baby’s First Christmas,” which only happens once.
The thing is, he will remember absolutely nothing about the holidays this year. And, to be fair, we’ll be spending Christmas at my parents’ house, where we can enjoy their tree and decorations. Plus, the various sets of grandparents will make sure that there are presents under the tree with The Dude’s name on them.
Also, while I can do without the commercialism and consumerism of the holidays, I am excited to experience them through the eyes of a child in the years ahead, so I am NOT a total Grinch. I anticipate celebrations filled with the love, warmth, and family traditions that really make this season special. Until then, I hope The Dude enjoys his two four front teeth 😉
Update: I may not be the first to claim the title, but I dubbed myself the Green Grinch — it has a nice ring to it!
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