Officially.
It doesn't seem like it could be Christmas in a few days. The kiddos are getting spoiled this year because I can do it. I discussed with my now 17 year old (what?!) how I felt bad all those years when our Christmases seemed a little sparse and she said she didn't even notice. They were/are good kids. Plus, they didn't have to go to school and hear about all the expensive cool stuff the other kids got from "Santa". As I wrote before, I never wanted to do the Santa thing and I stand by that.
I have to close every night until Sunday, including Christmas Eve. I haven't wrapped a single thing and I suspect it will get done on Saturday night after work. Wine will definitely be involved.
I made very little money last night, actually getting stiffed by one lady after giving her excellent service. I really don't get people. Another couple, though who come in often and always tip appropriately, gave me an extra big tip last night, I assume for the holiday.
Gloria and Donna were arguing over whether to say to the guests "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays". Donna's take was that as a "woman of God" ...? it was her duty to put the Christ in Christmas and all that. Gloria (a wonderful lady) opts for "Happy Holidays" as to not offend. While Donna's argument would most likely please Jehovah more, Gloria is a thousand times the "woman of God" in my opinion. I have gone with "Merry Christmas" and no one has called me out yet.
Merry Christmas to you readers, friends, and lurkers :)
