Dec 26th--We Made It!

I'm sleepy. If it pleases the court, today's post will be short. It is currently 12:10 on the morning of December 26th. Operation "Don't Go Broke" was a success. This was my daughter's third Christmas and we made it through without spending more than $100.

• A nice pre-lit tree


• Decorations by Le Dollar Store


• Minnie Mouse folding table and chair set


• Two angry bird dolls


• Minnie Mouse doll


• Plush penguin


• Four puzzles

The actual retail price of this Showcase.........$88.74! They really ought to let me host The Price Is Right: Recession Wars.

I turned this place into a Christmas wonderland. Lights on the window, a ribbon on the door and, with the attitude of "Go big or go home," I even bought a tree skirt. You can't tell me nothing.

And about 24 hours ago, my day began with us wrapping presents. Then I woke up to my daughter jumping on my spine. The highlight of the morning was convincing her that the gift wrap wasn't the actual present. Note to self: Give her a roll of gift wrap next year.

Finally, my wife cooked a very delicious dinner that we ate at 2:45 because we were starving. We watched some stuff to free up space on the DVR and I spent the next two hours playing Ski Safari on my phone.

Tomorrow the North Pole gets foreclosed and the pre-lit tree, lights and decorations will spread holiday cheer out by the dumpster. We will then prepare for the next holiday that will be shoved down our throats. It's December 26th so it's time for the Valentine's Day ads: "Choose your fate: Every kiss can begin with K or every divorce petition can begin with 'It's the thought that counts.'"