A New Christmas Memory
Each Christmas brings us new phases and surprises as a family. I still remember when dancing Elmo was the hit of our season, as my 18-month-old laugh and squealed with delight. Then, we moved to the 'Is Santa real?' phase. There were many years in between the two, but those two Christmases stick out the most. I lovingly reflect on our family moments as we put up our tree, and hang our family moments on each artificial branch. This year, my son spent way less time with me as we decked the halls. As an almost thirteen-year-old, he's more interested in glancing down the hall as I wrap up the presents and decorate the tree. But I know he's still invested in our family, as he proved today. My heart warms thinking of what happened. We were shopping at Kohls when suddenly he diverted down another aisle, telling me to give him a few minutes. Apparently, he spotted something really special that did not need me in the immediate vicinity for. He spent a fe...