My spawn got one new toy and Christmas goodies for their first Christmas. And a lot of pics of them under the tree opening the one package. And lots of pics of them munching the Christmas goodies.
I can’t see the point in extravagant Christmas spreads for a 1 year old. (or less if the kiddo wasn’t born until July and isn’t but 5 or 6 months old max).
Then again, I grew up in Africa, so my definition of ‘extravagant’ includes indoor water seal flush potties and potable indoor tap water. YMMV.
The issue is one of appreciation. It’s not wrong to find yourself in fat city. It’s wrong to treat that as some humdrum affair. Your past did give you some perspective, it looks like. But God can give us perspective even now.
you did not have a spawn but a child that will grow up to become an upright citizen and i agree with you that extravagance for a one year old is more a show than anything
you came to this country and wanted to be a part of it and that is the American dream, you aren't part of the Free Sh!t Army ripping it apart
the spawn come from FSA and seem born with their hand out at birth
God Bless