First Christmas

As the holidays, AHEM, Christmas nears there have been several people who mention that it’s our first. The big one – Scott and Sam’s FIRST Christmas. Maybe everyone’s seen too many movies or just think back on their first Christmas as super special, but I have to say, it’s going to be a bit anti-climactic. I mean, we got married a few months ago. Never in my life will I receive so many presents (and if you haven’t received a thank you card yet…uhh, maybe after the new year?).

People are always asking about which “in-laws” we’ll choose to spend the big day with. The answer – none. Here’s the thing everyone seems to forget, when you’re still young in your careers you have very little PTO. Practically my whole year’s worth was spent on our honeymoon. So, I have Christmas Eve off…which is conveniently the day the majority of America pokes their head in for church, a place Scott just so happens to work. I also have New Years Eve off, but we are in a wedding, so that weekend’s spoken for.

But, for all of you wishing us a blessed first Christmas, I promise to cherish every moment. Really. I may not have presents for anyone… or at least not until a Target/Costco run later on this week, but somehow that will come together. We will hold dearly the memory of Christmas morning when we jump out of bed to see what’s under the tree. Scott and I have agreed to just exchange stockings in case the big man in red can’t find our non-existent fireplace. I haven’t exactly figured out what to stuff in that stocking yet, but it will be good. We will keep warm with our new socks and Scott’s magic microwave egg nog recipe. We will enjoy the constant string of Christmas cards and all around holiday cheer easily found at a shopping center near you. And we will always remember this Christmas as the one we lost our friendly neighborhood competition for best yard decor.

Two Strands of Lights for Team Gratton

Team "Neighbor" wins this year

Despite losing their biggest inflatable to last week’s “blizzard” our two strands of LED just isn’t up to par.