Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays To All!

Things are a little nuts around here this morning. Little Tank tore through his presents like a twister through a corn field. Toy parts scattered everywhere, wrapping paper hanging from the ceiling fan, and Transformer robot figures hiding behind every cushion.

It's been fun. We especially love watching the Disney Christmas Parade, despite all the overly blatant Disney product plugs.

Now comes the roast beast. And then I hope to grab a chance for a workout before we go visit friends this evening. Have to do something to justify the holiday eating frenzy.

Shopping With Junior

Took the little guy to the mall yesterday to do some preliminary Christmas shopping for Mom. Wanted to beat the post-Thanksgiving crowds and maybe get the kid some face time with the resident Santa Claus. My wife spent last week in Atlanta visiting family, so Joey already had the formal Phipps Plaza visit with Santa, complete with VHS recording, etc - only $49.95! But we have taken him for the past 2 years, so we're getting some priceless memories at $49.95 a pop.

My sister-in-law has maintained a tape that has 13 years worth of Phipps Santa visits featuring their 4 kids. Really is priceless - until you try to sit through a viewing of all 13 years.

As for our mall trip yesterday, let's just say that we are no longer welcome in the Victoria's Secret store. Joey tried to wrestle a scantily clad mannequin, and while it sounds funny, I think most of the other customers were a little disturbed to see a grown man trying to chase down a two year old with a bra hanging across his head.