First of all, thanks for a wonderful Christmas this year. Last year's was pretty horrible with Bronte getting sick on Christmas day and vomiting over everything, but this year's definitely made up for it.
Bronte was so very cute as we opened presents. She was more interested in opening things that were weird shapes and didn't really care as much who they were to and, for that matter, what was in them. It was exciting being able to experience Christmas through her eyes this year, through the eyes of a 21 month old.
It was also nice having Lisa's parents out. Bronte is really enjoying being able to spend time with Grandma Kathy and Grandpa Chuck.
Now for the reason I'm writing. Please, next year, send less presents. I know we said we'd be cutting down this year (and actually I believe we did), but we really don't need all the stuff. Yes, the Buster Keaton hat was cool. I'm looking forward to wearing it out and about. And the Batmobile hotwheels collectables were fun. Bronte actually thinks they're pretty neat too. But really, we just don't need all these things. So next year Santa, let's limit ourselves with the gifts. Let's allow Christmas to be about family spending quality time together and be about some of those traditions that we want to pass on and be less about getting (or even giving) presents.
More than that, let Christmas be a time where we can celebrate the Incarnation; the coming of our Lord, Jesus; God's amazing graciousness and humility in sending his Son.
I hope you have a good 2009. Have a good break until next Christmas.
Take care, and again, thank you,
Gavin
Bronte was so very cute as we opened presents. She was more interested in opening things that were weird shapes and didn't really care as much who they were to and, for that matter, what was in them. It was exciting being able to experience Christmas through her eyes this year, through the eyes of a 21 month old.
It was also nice having Lisa's parents out. Bronte is really enjoying being able to spend time with Grandma Kathy and Grandpa Chuck.
Now for the reason I'm writing. Please, next year, send less presents. I know we said we'd be cutting down this year (and actually I believe we did), but we really don't need all the stuff. Yes, the Buster Keaton hat was cool. I'm looking forward to wearing it out and about. And the Batmobile hotwheels collectables were fun. Bronte actually thinks they're pretty neat too. But really, we just don't need all these things. So next year Santa, let's limit ourselves with the gifts. Let's allow Christmas to be about family spending quality time together and be about some of those traditions that we want to pass on and be less about getting (or even giving) presents.
More than that, let Christmas be a time where we can celebrate the Incarnation; the coming of our Lord, Jesus; God's amazing graciousness and humility in sending his Son.
I hope you have a good 2009. Have a good break until next Christmas.
Take care, and again, thank you,
Gavin
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