Christmas shopping

The kids are out on break from their school, CrossRoad Christian Academy. I've gone Christmas shopping the last two days with Bryson, my 4th grade son. Bryson has this unique ability to say some rather funny, and often profound things. As with all my kids, I just thoroughly enjoy being with them, which is a big part of why I coach soccer, I want have experiences with them that they'll always have as memories. I learned it from my dad, and I'm passing it on to them. There is no way I'm going to be an absent or rarely around dad.

Two days ago we started his shopping. We went all around the mall, looking for just the right gift. He immediately found what he wanted for his little sister, but found the going more difficult for his older brother and sister. He isn't indecisive, he is very conscientious, knows what they like, and wants to make sure he gets that. While we were shopping the first day, he turned to me and said, "this is the best day of shopping in my whole life. We've gotten to go everywhere I wanted to go!" I just laughed, then told him I was glad for that. I love for moments like that. We're creating memories for a lifetime.

By the way, we did get done with shopping, but it took one more afternoon and alot of looking. He knows what he wants.

Another Christmas observation

The day after Christmas I was going to work out at 24 hour fitness. I walked and began to talk to the front desk person and ask about her Christmas. She asked how mine was, to which I replied, "wonderful!!" She said, "that's great, because you're the first person to tell me that." She went on to say that the others she's talked with all had something negative to say about Christmas.

I'm shocked! I know that some struggle at Christmas, and there are always the "bah-humbug" group, but are there that many who do not like Christmas?