A christmas tree is a veritable buffet of new toys. Elaine has been methodically divesting my mom's tree of ornaments ever since we arrived. She's especially excited by all the ornaments that are little gold frames with pictures inside. She loves pictures of people and animals she knows.

Also, on the first day of christmas, my true love gave to me a brand new yellow toothbrush. Then, he threatened to give me eleven more brand new yellow toothbrushes.