The Thanksgiving turkey was not even cool before Pleep and crew decided to decorate the house in Kansas. Ed explained we would be leaving for Florida in just a few days and would not even be here for Christmas. Pleep didn't care; in his way of thinking that meant there would be two places to decorate. Delete was most excited when the reindeer made their appearance; he views them as relatives.
The very smallest tree was brought out and decorated with a few tiny ornaments and silver beads. Delete and Leoni decided staying underneath it might help their chances for catching Santa. Pleep opted to position himself as close to the fireplace opening as possible. "When himself comes down the chimney, I want to be right there," he quipped.
The last step was to hang the stocking on the mantel. Delete insisted everyone repeat the lines from 'Twas the Night Before Christmas during this part of the event. Ed did not have the heart to tell them there is no fireplace in Florida and we would not be hanging stockings. Peggy got out a couple of Harry's Christmas letters to read and reminisce. The favorite one is still the case for why he should have a dog. Pleep likes that one the best too because it worked; Oscar may be the best Christmas present ever.
When Peggy commented on how fast Christmas was coming, Pleep and Delete were perplexed. From thier point of view it takes forever for Christmas morning to come. Pleep thinks this difference is concrete proof that Einstein was right and time is relative. While everyone else is rushing frantically about to parties, shopping and work, Pleep and crew are patiently waiting to celebrate Christmas. They are hoping for a snow day or two so Peggy will stay home and watch Christmas movies all day: It's A Wonderful Life, The Bishops Wife, and , of course, The Christmas Story.
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