Mine went better than I thought it would. I ended up getting some money that I wasn’t expecting until after Christmas, so we were able to get Pumpkin a couple of things. We didn’t go all out or anything, just bought her a couple of things she had shown interest in. And she was a happy camper.

She did ask why Santa didn’t bring her the laptop she asked for. I told her that he probably thought she should be a little older before she got one, because they require a lot of care and responsibility. She was satisfied with that.

I had to return the MP3 player I got her. I’m glad I got it out and tried to put some songs on it before Christmas, because it didn’t work well at all. The earphones were horrible, and after I put a few songs on it they all started skipping. I just got the money back and put it toward her other gifts. I’m not really sure that she would be capable of taking care of that either, anyway.

After we opened gifts (or more precisely, after Pumpkin opened her gifts), we got ready and went to the in-laws’ to eat dinner. It was good, and Pumpkin got to play with one of her favorite cousins. But I was glad when it was over, because there were other kids there who are a pain in everyone’s butt. Their tiny house was crammed full, and the kids running around like banshees were just too much.

All in all, we had a good Christmas. But I’m still glad it’s almost over and done with.