So, that’s it. Sort of. We still have a family party on January 6, and still have to give my dad and his family their gifts, and other assorted family members their gifts …
It never ends!
I did really well this Christmas, courtesy of a very smart Nate. The big things were a mini roboreptile, a BIG roboreptile, and the entire X-Files DVD collection! Some of you may or may not know that I was a HUGE X-Files nerd in high school. Huge. We’re talking went to conventions (not in costume, mind you). So this gift is just insane for me. I’m so excited to dive back in from the beginning and revisit old favorites.
Now, for my new robotic friends. They are SO COOL! The little one just walks around, but he’s adorable. The big one is incredible! He’s pretty lifelike and has very articulated movements. Mine seems to be the bad seed, though. He comes with a plastic piece that you fit over his head to put him to “sleep.” You’re supposed to put it on him and he calms down (the same effect can be achieved by turning off the lights or just putting a towel over him). WELL. Mine just tosses the hood off! He sits quietly for a few seconds, lulling you into a false sense of security, then he swings his tail, tosses his head, and off the hood comes, leaving him free to attack anything in his path! Leave it to me to get the bad raptor.
Nate also loved his gifts. They were all cooking related. I got him a grill pan, a digital probe thermometer, some grill pan accessories, and a bunch of fancy marinades and sauces. I see many tasty dinners in our future …