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We do Santa a little different around here

As Christmas approaches, my excitement typically rises. It’s my favorite time of year. But without fail, someone will utter the words “better be good, so Santa brings you lots of presents.” Or “you are such a sweet girl, I bet Santa will bring you something nice this year.” My kids have always looked at me or my husband confused. I smile, and we changed the subject. They mean well. I get that. But we do things a little differently in my house. Last night, for the first time, my 6 year old looked at me and said “I do not think Emmy is on the nice list this year.” I am thankful her little sister didn’t hear her say that. I honestly was taken back. Ugh. Now how do I get this out of her head? I don’t do elf on the shelf. I personally find him a little creepy. This could have something to do with growing up in the Chuckie era, but a little elf, mischievously moving around my house, spying on my kids, nope not for me. Absolutely no ...

How Valentine's Day has changed

Our first Valentine’s Day together was sweet. Ten years ago now. It seems like a lifetime ago. We had a romantic dinner and cute, little, thoughtful gifts for each other. I still remember picking each individual gift and writing a note to go with each one. It was all about the two of us and our new and exciting love. The next few years we started this tradition of making dinner at home together. But it was a pretty elaborate dinner. There were always gifts and making a pretty big deal about spending the day together. He was busy trying to make up for all the crappy past Valentine’s Days I had with old boyfriends and I was trying to spoil him. Things have really changed. The past several years, I can honestly not remember what either of us has gotten from the other. I think we haven’t done presents for some years. We definitely didn’t this year. Well, actually I told Jay that he got me a Starbucks coffee today...

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