Just a Side-Bar!

It isn't too often I will write about something we already talked about, but a cute story, so perhaps a bit of a sidebar.  "We will see how that works for you" friend, Christine, delivered a bouncing baby boy Christmas Eve. As we have discussed, this holiday season, her daughter experienced growing pains.  Does Santa really exist?  On the other hand, her son insisted Santa was delivering his new brother.  Christine, not due until January 2nd, now faced a dilemma.  On one side, a child doubting the Jolly Elf really exists, the other end of the spectrum, a young boy, a true believer.  The dilemma, if Santa didn't "deliver", she would have two non-believers.  Early Friday, the day before Santa begins his journey, Christine goes into labor.  She is the one person who did not want this baby before Christmas.  Unfortunately, unable to deliver, a C-section is performed.  Alleluia!  Daughter wide-eyed announces, "Mommy, brother was right, Santa did deliver our baby brother!  Younger brother is thrilled, "I told you he was gonna!!"  Husband, surprised, but thankful his wife and newborn baby healthy, but always looking for a practical reason, he is thrilled they now have a new 2010 deduction.  Oh yes, hubby is a finance manager for Disney, hence the deduction thing! Mommy Christine whining, "the pain of the incision, severe, I am such a wimp!"''

Although Christine never visited Fred's News, she has listened to many a story about the place.  A hearty soul, she grew up in Buffalo, New York, God love that woman, had I been blessed with a daughter, it would of been a Christine.  Truth be known, the woman is a "mini-me!"  Very much a quick wit, that girl would of been an asset at Fred's News.  Almost an exact replica of youngest son Mark, with one exception..."she has no problem "delivering the magic".  A people person at heart, she thoroughly enjoys sarcasm, having mastered the art.  Son Mark and Christine would of been a great duo at Fred's News...much like Bill and I....scary isn't it!