The Girls Won

Twas a few days before Christmas and the family was gathered in Mom and Dad’s living room.  There was no fire going because it’s Arizona, and well, you know.  We had just filled our bellies with roast, baked potatoes and green beans, and we were settling in for an enjoyable, relaxing evening.

When what did my clever husband propose, but a game of Charades.  Some rolled their eyes (me, just not a gamer); and possibly my dad (not a gamer either); and the rest excitedly shouted “Yes!”  So Charades it was.

We formed teams, and squabbled over which team would get Mom.  (No disrespect, we just like to tease her.)  Several minutes went by and it was a tie game, so switched the teams up we did.  This round–boys against girls.  An hour passed.  And then another.  It was 10:02 and time for bed.  But the game was still tied.

So Izzy went for the girls.  This time–a song. Four words. First word–Baby.  Fourth word–Time.  Then Maddie screamed “Baby One More Time.”  And that was it!  Girls won!  High fives. Hugs all around.  Yes, it was a site to behold. Perhaps a tear or two was shed by a boy or two.  But not to worry, we didn’t gloat in our achievements.

However, I must say, Joy to the World and Merry Christmas to all! 

The girls won!!