Christmas is so much more magical this year because of Lucy. At almost 3, she’s totally into Santa and presents and the reindeer, and is terribly excited.

“Lucy, do you know how Santa gets into the house?”

“Hmmmm. The front door?”

“Nope, he comes down the chimney.”

“Oohhhh.”

*pause*

“But him might lose a boot!”

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For the reindeer, we have carrots. For Santa, we have homemade shortbread, milk…and a beer. I always left one for Santa, so Lucy wants to, too.

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Today at the grocery store, I saw a woman with 11 packages of cream cheese in her cart. And thought: I’d hate to be on a diet and having dinner at her house. Also: What the hell is she making? And can I have some?

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Eric’s Mom arrives tomorrow to spend a few days with us. We’re at my parents Christmas Day, a neighbourhood party Boxing Day, and Eric’s cousin’s the 27th.

I hope you’re surrounded by as much family as we will be, and that Santa is good to you and your little ones.

Have a wonderful Christmas!

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