Since we can't celebrate Christmas traditionally until tomorrow (the 26th) - with the presents and huge dinner and all - those of us here wanted to do something special for those who will be joining us.
Leslie had the great idea of a mocumentary, in the vein of Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, and A Mighty Wind. I was hesitant at first, but the more we talked about it, finding a specific topic (our family vacations over the years) and costumes and props, the more I was ready to begin.
We borrowed Evan's video camera (without asking, since the surprise is for he and Em), and we began to film on Christmas Eve. It took all night.
We highlighted four peak family vacations, ending with the one that was the worst by far, which convinced us that our togetherness days were over.
Mom and Dad swear that no one outside our circle of trust can see this - it's blackmail material. I've never done anything this crazy in my life.
The scenes play back in my mind constantly - hilarious.
Little did I know, my father is natural-born actor. He played the deadpan role so well. Mom surprised us, too, with her character. Leslie is like Jimmy Fallon - she laughs when she shouldn't, but somehow it's funnier that way.
Merry Christmas, the Gottschalk way!
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