I Surprised My Son with the Gift He'd Been Asking For… He Lost His Mind

I had Tanner for Christmas Eve and woke up alone Christmas morning. This is the reality of split custody during the holidays that nobody wants to show.

In this video, you'll see our Christmas Eve traditions, family gift exchanges, Tanner losing his mind over a giant Pikachu squishmallow, and then the quiet Christmas morning after he goes back to his mom's. I also show the reality of cleaning up, doing laundry, and preparing to celebrate again with my side of the family later.

Perfect for single parents navigating split holidays, dads fighting for equal time, or anyone who wants to see the real unfiltered version of shared custody life.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Playing with Tanner's new air fort
1:09 - RC car that climbs walls
2:17 - Heading to Grandpa's for Christmas party
3:38 - Merry Christmas... and reality check
4:19 - My parents' house Christmas celebration
5:03 - Plug for my tech/AI channel
5:32 - Gift exchange with the cousins
6:45 - The surprise Pikachu squishmallow reveal
8:00 - Wrapping gifts for family exchange
8:54 - Christmas party gift opening chaos

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ABOUT OMG IT'S DEREK:

I'm a single dad gaming with my 6-year-old son Tanner. We do Pokemon pack openings, play scary games (I scream a lot), and document our adventures together. Equal parts wholesome and chaotic. This is us figuring out life one game at a time.

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