Tug of war used to be a fun game to play with friends. Maybe get tossed into mud or whipped cream if you lose the war.
However, this game of tug of war is absolutely a means of survival. If I don't win this game of tug of war, then I'm going to ruin Christmas for a young boy. Teenager actually.
I may be dramatic by saying that I will ruin Christmas, but the happiness of my kids depends on these presents. They've given up so much in their lives and I don't need them being upset on Christmas morning.
The kids could get nothing on Christmas morning, and they'd be happy just spending the day together. However, I know that deep down they enjoy getting gifts. Everybody does.
I've been fighting with this woman for a new skateboard for Seth. He wanted a specific custom-made skateboard with
