Merry Grinchmas

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This old gal…

Was surprised to find…that that husband of hers…is kind of…a bah humbugger…poo poos Christmas this…poo poos Christmas that…scoffs at Hallmark movies…complains about all the hustle…the bustle…grumps about commercialism…grumps about…holiday drama…

But his observant wife…isn’t so easily fooled…beneath that prickly exterior of his…that tiny Grinch heart…might be a little bigger than that bah humbugger…would want you to believe…loved the family time…that Thanksgiving brought…has been hunting for special treats…for family and friends…made sure his lovely bride would have gifts…under the tree this year…

And was drawn…with a childlike innocence…to a set of Christmas jingle bells…not sure the purpose…beyond making noise…but they made him laugh…they brought him joy…and they jingled in his hand…
The entire hour…we shopped in Walmart…not accidentally…not quietly…boldly…happily…Christmassy…to the point…that people…noticed…

But care he did not…for tis the season…of jingle bells and hohoho…hot chocolate and candy canes…of Merry Christmases and Happy Holidays…or in his case…may we say…Merry Grinchmas…but with a wink…because we all know…the bah humbugging…is just…an act…
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And this husband of mine…might begrudgingly…agree…