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Christmas at Dad's!

Last night I had a GREAT Christmas Eve. My kids and my mom went with me to our traditional Christmas Eve dinner at the Japanese Restaurant where they cook at your table. It was wonderful and we had a lot of fun! The best part of the evening was before we went to dinner we opened gifts, it was the first year I was able to give the girls EXACTLY what they wanted. I spent more on presents this year than I have in the past 10 years combined. I didn't really spend that much, compared to some families, but that tells you how much I usually spend. I usually buy one gift that is what they want, sort of, and one that is useful. Like one year I got Lindsey perfume (but not exactly what she asked for and I learned not to do that) and a star wrench because she had a flat tire a couple of weeks before and I had to come change it for her because she didn't have a wrench in  the car.

So, after last night I didn't think it could be topped. Today I was in pajamas until noon. Then I decided I better go get something to eat. I got dressed and went to Carl's Jr., the only fast food place open today and I like it because it has Diet Dr. Pepper! As I was eating Sarah called and told me the girls were coming over to my house. They had planned to stay for a couple of hours and go to the movies with their mom later in the evening. While they were at my house their mom called and cancelled the movies. So, the best gift they could give me, which they didn't realize was a gift, and stayed all night. It was great to just hang around with the three kids! Not for any reason except to hang out. Wow, what a great weekend. I look forward to the next week and next week and next week. 2012 will be a fantastic year.