The Winter Wonder Plan

cerritomama

A cozy living room where a brother and sister, sitting on a couch, look out of the window at the dreary, snowy landscape.
Brother: Winter is so gloomy. Why can't it be more exciting?
Sister: I know! Let's have end of the year parties and performances every night!
The brother and sister, now standing enthusiastically, imagine a house with colorful lights and people exchanging gifts.
Brother: And every house will be decorated with colorful lights!
Sister: And everyone gets presents!
The mother, looking overwhelmed, surrounded by boxes of decorations and a long shopping list, while the brother and sister are having fun.
Brother: This is going to be the best December ever!
Sister: Mom, why aren't you excited?
The mother, now frazzled and exhausted, holding a tangled string of lights, gives the children a tired look.
Mom: Because I have so much to do! Can some of this wait until January?
The brother and sister, looking at each other bewildered, whisper to each other.
Brother: Why's she acting like such a Scrooge?
Sister: Maybe she needs more holiday spirit?
Mom smiles and puts her arm around a creepy inflatable Santa. The kids sadly look under an empty tree with no presents
Mom: I've got my own holiday spirit right here!
Brother: Ah Mom! That inflatable Santa won’t actually bring us any presents.
Mom: Just keep hoping for a Christmas miracle.