why didnt they just tell blair the truth over the phone
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I think maybe the mother was worried about her reaction to it. I think maybe she worried Blair would feel bad they wanted to skip Christmas because of her not being there. Blair likely would have wanted them to continue on with all the celebration and have fun with friends. Maybe the mother didn't want Blair to feel guilty for leaving.
I'm just guessing this. I have three teenagers and one is heading off to college soon. I'm thinking of how it will be when all 3 of them are gone. It will seem rather lonely.
Parents often do Christmas for the kids. It's all about them and you get wrapped up in it too. Once that child is gone you look around and life seems lonely. That is why the father wanted to skip it and do something for themselves. Take the focus off Blair for a change. I see his point too. Yet it seems the mother was maybe ashamed to admit this and didn't want Blair to know about it.
Again this is a guess.
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I think you hit it on the head. I think Luther wasn't willing to admit how much he was affected not only by Blair not being home for Christmas, but by her growing up and growing apart.... leaving the nest. He may also have been worried about how his wife would be... even decorating full force, but not having Blair there for Christmas Eve or on Christmas morning. My kids are 18 and 15 (she's only been 15 for two days, so I started to write 14); even now, I look at the tree and all of the trimmings and much as I LOVE my kids and who they are now.... I really miss the little 'thems'... the ones whose eyes popped out of their heads at the drumset, or the American Girl doll; seeing them serve at Mass; seeing my son old enough to play Joseph, and my daughter FINALLY old enough to be Mary (she was disappointed every year when she wasn't chosen, even though it was traditionally given to a girl in the First Communion class). I can't imagine what it will be like when my daughter is away at college. I imagine that she will come home for Christmas, but my son may be in a job by then that doesn't allow him to. I don't think either will marry before they are done college, and thus no grandchildren running around for quite a while. If no one was coming home (and by then, most likely, but hopefully not, my parents will be gone), I can certainly see the allure of 'running away'... of going on a cruise. After living in the Caribbean for a decade, for me that is perfect Christmas weather.
shareI know what you mean, and my son is only ten! I remember being dissapointed when he didn't want to watch his favorite Christmas movie anymore, Frosty. Last year I watched Elf right before he got up and my mother found me watching the ending with tears in my eyes. It's all about belief. (We are in a "don't ask, don't tell" phase now.) He keeps telling me, "I'm growing up, Mom." Still, I think my husband will be the one who has it harder when he's finally grown because I'm the one acknowledging those feelings along the way.
Merry Christmas!
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