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    Another Christmas

    “I’m sorry,” Tina said. “I know I’ve been an absentee mother lately.” Tina ran a hand through her hair and stifled a yawn.

    “Don’t be silly. You can help Angie to put it up there in the morning.”

    “Okay. I’m going up, babe. I’m so tired.”

    Bette followed Tina upstairs, performing her nightly ritual of shutting the lights off as she went, but not before she took one last look at the star on the coffee table and the tree.

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    The next morning, Tina did indeed keep her promise to help Angie put the star on top of the tree. Bette looked on, and snapped a couple of pictures. Then Tina left to go to work, and Angie, whose school was now off for the winter holidays, looked at Bette with a challenge in her eyes.

    “I’m bored,” the little girl pronounced.

    Bette crossed her arms and regarded her daughter. How did she even know what bored meant? Bette looked beyond Angie at the tree and came to a decision. She wasn’t going to spend the next two weeks giving in to Angie’s whims. Enough of that. Tina was the disciplinarian, but Tina wasn’t around much these days, and Bette could see that Angie was becoming spoiled and too used to getting her own way.

    “I have an idea, Ang. Play in your room for a while, and then we’re going out.”

    “To the toy store?”

    “Yes, to the toy store. Go on up to your room. I’ll get you when I’m ready.”

    “Okay, but hurry up,” Angie said, leaving Bette laughing a little in disbelief. It was time that Angie learned an important lesson.

    Bette made a couple of quick calls, got herself and Angie ready for a day out, and headed out to Angie’s favorite toy store. The little girl was excited and jumped out of the cab, dragging Bette by the hand behind her. They went inside and Bette told Angie to pick one toy, the one she thought was best. Angie took off in the direction of the dolls and spent a good 20 minutes poring over the dolls. Finally Angelica chose one, a very beautiful and classic looking doll in a blue velvet dress.

    Comments

    1. I just love your holiday stories OMalley! Your curmudgeon Bette in the past has had me tickled with laughter. However, this story, touched my heart…Bette shows the true meaning of Christmas…helping others who are less fortunate, teaching our children to be kind, bringing family and friends together for good times and memories. Who needs Santa Clause…when we have your beautiful and kind Bette! Love this story!!! Thank you! Hugs to ya! Merry Christmas!

    2. Bette and Tina are going to have a perfect Christmas. I see that Bette is still all about those grand gestures even if she’s mellowed. Thank you omalley and happy holidays to you.

    3. That was a nice Christmas Story. I loved that Angie understood what Bette was trying to show her about Christmas and then when she wanted to get more toys for the other kids was just so precious. Glad too that t

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