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my mother is eccentric. her approach to christmas is getting rid of old things or giving thrift store treasures. While it's odd, there is a real sense of anticipation when the christmas package arrives. What shocking thing for the stocking will be enclosed this year?
So, let's have a look at the unique things in this year's christmas stocking:
1. My old winnie the poo watch given to me from one of my first boyfriends. why do i (or more accurately, does my mom-but now me again) still have this? it really is a horrible thing to have ever possessed.
2. my high school field hockey mouth guard. eeew. where was this hiding??
3. a kitty figurine. um. i guess that speaks for itself. but let me restate: a kitty figurine.
4. a package of flavored coffee. with the price tag still on. i do like coffee, although i'm not so much a flavoring sort of girl. but hey, it's perfect for hosting guests... when is my mom visiting again?

It's fun to joke about eccentric presents. my mom is the sort of lady who lives to make herself laugh and whether anyone else gets the joke or not is irrelevant. i love that about my mother. it makes her presents (almost) precious. it also reminds me of how ridiculous christmas has become. i have a feeling that this is my mother's way of protesting something she hasn't an inkling of believing in. what matters is love, family, the celebration of Christ, and a reminder that good-will on earth has nothing to do with christmas presents.

I feel most blessed this christmas, once again.
(oh, and she did include one sentimental gift - my father's class ring.)