I wish I had more to write about. Truth is, I was only at Gramma's house for all of 40 minutes on Tuesday.
From what I could see, all is well. And you can't complain about that!
It was actually fairly low-key. Papas even commented on how the family's parties seem to be more mellow, and Ronny agreed, saying we're older and more calm than we used to be.
So be it. There ain't nothing wrong with mellow!
So here's to calm and quiet, older and wiser, refusing to sweat the small stuff.
Happy Holidays, y'all!
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Friday, December 28, 2007
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Christmas Day
Word has it that we’ll be meeting at the Fugee Caaa…. I mean, Gramma’s House on Christmas Day. The menu will be decidedly Mexican in type, and I’m sure plenty of related sweetness will be on hand before, during, and after.
That's gonna be good times!
If I might offer an editorial comment to this post: tell your wonderful children, siblings, etc to leave his or her new toys at home. As it is, we spend money on them throughout the year, and then we use Christmas as an excuse to buy them more junk.
While I personally think we ought to be putting money elsewhere (into savings bonds, education accounts, etc) for the younglings, this isn’t the point of this comment. Rather, it’s that not all kids are able to get the same toys, or as many toys as the next one. Don’t remind any kid, whether they are 3 or 13, that they might not have as many possessions as the next one.
You see, adults can appreciate what someone else owns, and the work (or even luck) that likely went into it. But kids don’t yet know tact, they don’t know kindness—and they often flaunt what they have.
It was only in the last couple years that I realized this. Two cousins were playing with each other on Christmas Day and one said, “I have to go to _____ to get more presents.” And they said this while the second cousin watched the first play with new toys—the second having not gotten as many presents, nor ones that were as cool.
I’m not going to blame the kid for saying it, however. Children aren’t mature enough to understand all that they say or do.
So, yeah—leave the toys at home. And, in doing so, you might teach your kid that Christmas is about more than presents. Such as, for instance, being together with family.
See y’all then, hopefully sooner!
That's gonna be good times!
If I might offer an editorial comment to this post: tell your wonderful children, siblings, etc to leave his or her new toys at home. As it is, we spend money on them throughout the year, and then we use Christmas as an excuse to buy them more junk.
While I personally think we ought to be putting money elsewhere (into savings bonds, education accounts, etc) for the younglings, this isn’t the point of this comment. Rather, it’s that not all kids are able to get the same toys, or as many toys as the next one. Don’t remind any kid, whether they are 3 or 13, that they might not have as many possessions as the next one.
You see, adults can appreciate what someone else owns, and the work (or even luck) that likely went into it. But kids don’t yet know tact, they don’t know kindness—and they often flaunt what they have.
It was only in the last couple years that I realized this. Two cousins were playing with each other on Christmas Day and one said, “I have to go to _____ to get more presents.” And they said this while the second cousin watched the first play with new toys—the second having not gotten as many presents, nor ones that were as cool.
I’m not going to blame the kid for saying it, however. Children aren’t mature enough to understand all that they say or do.
So, yeah—leave the toys at home. And, in doing so, you might teach your kid that Christmas is about more than presents. Such as, for instance, being together with family.
See y’all then, hopefully sooner!
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
'Tis The Season: Flashback
In the spirit of the Christmas Season, I dug through things and found an old recording made by one of the Uncles (you guess which one) telling Christmas stories to a friend of the family. We're talking Magna Vista days right here...
That might not be the truth, but you can see how it could be once you listen to the video. You might recognize it, too. Make sure you have your speakers on, and enjoy.
Presenting, Santa Claus and His Old Lady.
That might not be the truth, but you can see how it could be once you listen to the video. You might recognize it, too. Make sure you have your speakers on, and enjoy.
Presenting, Santa Claus and His Old Lady.
Monday, October 8, 2007
Silver Bells... Silver Bells...
... It's Christmas time in the city!
Sort of.
For the last few years, Dolly has taken the initiative to reserve spots on one of the trolley tours of homes in Santa Barbara decorated for Christmas. The trolley tours are good times-- I went last year and had a lot of fun. There are so many of us, we could easily fill up one of the trolleys with just the Family.
The tours start at the beach, near Stearn's Wharf at Cabrillo. You can usually grab some hot apple cider for the ride, provided by the people who put on the tour. When the bells ring, it's all aboard and the tour begins. The tour goes through Hidden Valley (off of Las Positas), near Cathedral Oaks/Foothill Road neighborhoods, and finishes off with a romp through the Eastside.
Last years attendees, if memory serves correct: Gramma Connie, Tyvador, Uncle Junior, Rosanna, Larry, Sonia, Neveah, Malea (I think?), Mikey, Big Mike, Renee, Raquel, Ryan, the Triplets (Victoria, David and Jessica), Paul, Tommy, Dolly, Bill, Marisa, Michelle, and David. Afterwards, we all went over to visit Monica and Bob for even more good times.
Dolly left a message with me saying, "Money talks and bullshit walks!" She'll be making reservations soon, and she'll be collecting money for the tickets, as well. Here's Dolly's contact info:
Dolly
805-563-9938 (home)
805-252-0347 (cell)
Come and join us, y'all!
Sort of.
For the last few years, Dolly has taken the initiative to reserve spots on one of the trolley tours of homes in Santa Barbara decorated for Christmas. The trolley tours are good times-- I went last year and had a lot of fun. There are so many of us, we could easily fill up one of the trolleys with just the Family.
The tours start at the beach, near Stearn's Wharf at Cabrillo. You can usually grab some hot apple cider for the ride, provided by the people who put on the tour. When the bells ring, it's all aboard and the tour begins. The tour goes through Hidden Valley (off of Las Positas), near Cathedral Oaks/Foothill Road neighborhoods, and finishes off with a romp through the Eastside.
Last years attendees, if memory serves correct: Gramma Connie, Tyvador, Uncle Junior, Rosanna, Larry, Sonia, Neveah, Malea (I think?), Mikey, Big Mike, Renee, Raquel, Ryan, the Triplets (Victoria, David and Jessica), Paul, Tommy, Dolly, Bill, Marisa, Michelle, and David. Afterwards, we all went over to visit Monica and Bob for even more good times.
Dolly left a message with me saying, "Money talks and bullshit walks!" She'll be making reservations soon, and she'll be collecting money for the tickets, as well. Here's Dolly's contact info:
Dolly
805-563-9938 (home)
805-252-0347 (cell)
Come and join us, y'all!
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