As much as this Christmas tradition is about tree decorating, what it’s really about what it means to love and to be a family.
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Christmas Books for Kids That We Love
Christmas is my favorite time of year, if only for the big stack of children’s Christmas books that we have accumulated over the years.
Death or Santa Claus
My daughter believes in the Fat Guy with genius Elven slaves and a sleigh powered by reindeer farts but not the afterlife.
Cardboard Box: Is It the Best Christmas Present Ever?
Possibly the greatest and most malleable of all childhood toys. Not to mention, the cheapest. The ubiquitous cardboard box.
Reflections of Me, My Dad in My Teenage Son
As I think about it, I am recognizing and remembering both my father and my son, for how I am reflected in who they are, and how they show up in everything I am and all that I do.
Stuffed Dog and My Son: A Tail of Love
The stuffed dog became his companion through his darkest moments. Through visits to the hospital and nightmares. Now it lays limp in my hands.