Sunday is usually a quiet day at the house. Sit around... watch the Bears lose... maybe go get groceries. Today was going like every other Sunday until the doorbell rang.... the doorbell rang?!?!?! The doorbell never does that. I quickly got my "No Thank You" face ready for what I assumed were people trying to convert me to some religion or maybe the Nuke the Whales movement. I swung open the door and there was a box sitting there looking lonely. I brought it in to show it some love when I noticed my name on the label. I ripped it open and inside was a simple note "Derek, Enjoy your Christmas" and a blu ray copy of True Grit. I love this movie and it has been on my wishlist ever since I saw it in theaters. I really don't buy movies much any more, so that is where it sat until today.

I was feeling pretty good about it. Opened it up. Looked at the disk. My 3 year old wasn't willing to give up the TV and turn away from our 85th viewing (this week) of The Nightmare Before Christmas. So I sat and waited for the tv.

The Bears game came on and I'm a masochist, so I started watching that dumpster fire. As the game progressed and field goals were missed and my blood pressure was rising, the doorbell rang again. Our doorbell never rings (I mentioned that) and now it has rung twice in one afternoon... on a Sunday no less. As the football anger fueled my emotions, I stomped to the door and swung it open and an Amazon delivery driver was standing there. I signed for the package and much to my surprise it was also addressed to me. It was heavy... not too heavy, but a good heft. I plopped it down on the table and opened it. Inside was a board game I have been wanting for a long time, Arkham Horror! Super stoked! The best part is it can be played with 1 person (probably not as fun) but, did I mention our doorbell never rings... :/ ... Now I'll have to invite people over for some board game fun and undoubted intricate rules learning (my favorite part).

Thank you so much Secret Santa! I love my gifts. I hope you enjoy your Christmas as well :)