So as most of you know, my parents are out here for Christmas and it’s the first time since we have lived out here that they have been able to do so.  I think this is the third or forth time that they have visited but this is the first year to celebrate any holiday with them out here.  Kristin’s dad is also out here and it’s been amazing to have them all here.

Now, I couldn’t attempt to do this week’s Positive Post Tuesday without mentioning my gratitude for all that my parents and Kristin’s dad have done for us this year.  As far as I can tell they came out here with one mission… to spoil the heck out of my kids and wife.  And somehow I was even lumped into that.  And here’s the thing, we try not to really put a whole lot of stock in material stuff and all that, but with the year that we have had, there comes a point where I am completely okay with sitting back and letting them do whatever they want to do.  

Since my mom and dad have gotten here, our shower leak has been fixed, we have had satellite TV installed (for free), our cupboards have been stocked beyond what they have been ever, and we have done more fun stuff than we have done all year.  Christmas shopping has been a fun process, and the kids have really connected with them.  Kristin’s dad was kind enough to gravel the ‘dog area’ which has been a huge help in our quest to keep our carpets from getting ruined and arranged the whole going out in a limo awesome night.  Again, I don’t really like the feeling of being ‘spoiled’ so much, and I really feel weird them doing all these things that in all reality I should be doing, but truth is, I’ve been unbelievably busy and this has really enabled Kristin and I to ‘catch up’ a little.

So anyway, I think all this is to say that I am appreciating my parents making the trip out here this year and also Kristin’s dad being here too.  I should say something cheesy here like this is what Christmas is all about or something like that, but I’ve never been really keen on saying cheesy things.  So I guess I will just leave it at that.  I like that my parents were able to come out this year and I’m totally appreciative for all they have done… and it’s not even Christmas yet.

Welcome to Tuesday.  What’cha got?  It’s Christmas, everyone has to have something nice to say. Ready? Go.