For the first time in a long time, Dad is single this Christmas. I point this out only because for the past few years he's had a girlfriend to help him Christmas shop for his kids and grandkids. Knowing that he would probably find shopping for thirteen grandchildren, five children, two daughters-in-law, and one son-in-law rather daunting, I volunteered to help him pick out some gifts.
For the record, I tried talking him into only buying for the grandkids. My siblings and I are well aware that he's on a fixed income and that buying for us is a burden he shouldn't have to worry about. But he insisted on getting each of us something small.
I also want it to be known that buying for that many people is not an inexpensive venture even if you're trying to be frugal. Christmas is so expensive!!
After we finished shopping, we decided to get some lunch. Instead of hitting up Burger King or Arby's, both of which he had coupons for, I treated him to some Applebee's. He tried the Wonton Chicken Tacos for the first time and seemed to enjoy them quite a bit.
While we were there, I snapped these.
Oh, Snapchat, you delight me.
On the way home, I decided to do some recording, too. If you listen, you'll find out what my dad's most memorable Christmas gift was that he received from his mom and dad.
I enjoy these little excursions and am so grateful that I have access to technology that enables me to capture these precious memories as they are being made.
For the record, I tried talking him into only buying for the grandkids. My siblings and I are well aware that he's on a fixed income and that buying for us is a burden he shouldn't have to worry about. But he insisted on getting each of us something small.
I also want it to be known that buying for that many people is not an inexpensive venture even if you're trying to be frugal. Christmas is so expensive!!
After we finished shopping, we decided to get some lunch. Instead of hitting up Burger King or Arby's, both of which he had coupons for, I treated him to some Applebee's. He tried the Wonton Chicken Tacos for the first time and seemed to enjoy them quite a bit.
While we were there, I snapped these.
Oh, Snapchat, you delight me.
On the way home, I decided to do some recording, too. If you listen, you'll find out what my dad's most memorable Christmas gift was that he received from his mom and dad.
I enjoy these little excursions and am so grateful that I have access to technology that enables me to capture these precious memories as they are being made.
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