Lucy and Schroeder

I wrote this the week before Christmas on my iPod.  Due to technical complications it hasn't been publish until now.  Enjoy!

I have been trying to get into the Christmas spirit by listening to my favorite Christmas music. The children do not find this particularly inspiriting because they don't recognize most of my music. The one song they do know is Jingle Bells. The other day we were eating snack, and listening to Christmas music, when Marie requested Jingle Bells. I obliged, and turned on Bing Crosby. Marie listened for a moment then concluded that it wasn't right. I went on to play ever version of Jingle Bells that I have; from Jim Brickman's piano version to Mannheim Steamroller to Barbra Streisand. Nothing would satisfy her. At this point her father had come home to witness this exchange. He explained to Marie that there are variations on songs and every one does not sound that same. We learned that she was looking for the most basic version that she could sing to. I realized I have my very own Lucy to make sure Christmas is done right.