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Oh Christmas...the time of year when people give of themselves, offer random acts of kindness, embrace the spirit of giving etc.

Fast forward to a conversation in the car last night between S and I on our way to do some Christmas shopping for the girls.

Me: Your bonus cheque comes next week; do you know that?

S: What bonus cheque honey?

Me: Ha Ha, very funny. The cheque you get every year on your first pay in December

S: Ohhh that bonus cheque. I forgot all about that

Me: -Laughing- Bullshit. You had hoped I would forget about it.

S: I also hope for world peace, but we know that ain't gonna happen. You know I always give you $500 towards gifts for the kids. It's the same arrangement this year.

Me: Umm, wrong. Between the cost of inflation and your cost of living increase , we need to re-negotiate.

S: Come on, I have a better idea. We've got the chalet. We promised we take this year and teach our kids the true meaning of Christmas. Shouldn't that also mean we should cut down on their presents?

Me: Ok, Mr. Star of Bethleham, and what will you do with the extra money?

S: -Sheepish Look- A snowboard ?

Me: -evil eye-

S: Ok Ok, give me a number

Me: $1200

S: What??? Too high. $600

Me: Great, they each get an extra pair of socks. Too low. $1100

S: Work with me here! $700

Me: $1000

S: $ 800 final offer

Me: $900 and you buy the family gift

S: Deal

Me: Shake on it

S: -Shakes and Laughs- and a Merry Christmas to you too sweetheart

Me: Make sure you deposit it right into my account.


Yep, I'm feeling that loving, giving, random act of kindness , spirit of giving already.