We all opened one present this Christmas eve. Charles got a Blues Clues boom box, which has a microphone and a lot of buttons, each of which plays something. It’s from Bear’s Mom and is just like the one all three of them fought over while we were in Florida. Dad got an analog / digital video converter. Mom got a Vegeta T-shirt which Corwin picked out. Mom was thrilled. Corwin got an RC car, the Super Tret. Corwin was very excited about it as he opened it.
Corwin : I knew this was the right present to pick [to open]!
Dad : It’s a good present?
Corwin : Yes. This is so cool!
Dad : Your godmother Laurie gave that to you.
Corwin : I love her!
Corwin : Jacob should have gotten this present because he will knock his socks
Corwin : … off.
For all you women out there, this aspect of masculinity doesn’t ever change. Of course, we immediately opened up Charles’ and Corwin’s presents and powered them up. Corwin ran his RC car around the kitchen for a bit and then went off to watch TV with the car. It’s sitting there beside him as he clutches the remote control.
