When my little brothers were growing up, for much of that time I was in high school, college and then out of the house, on my own. I still regret not really being there during these years, and sometimes feel that I have missed out on some important times. I understand how people who travel feel when they see their child’s first words or steps via video.
That said, I recall coming home one Christmas and seeing on the whiteboard in the kitchen the lyrics to “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” written in childish printing on it. My brother Michael’s work. The thing was this wasn’t just a few lines, this was a large portion of the song… including the “figgy pudding” part that most people don’t remember. Now when I hear that song this time of year, and all I see is that childish printing… SO I wish you a Merry Chirstmas. I’m expecting figgy pudding in the mail.