I've moved into high gear on the Christmas shopping front. I actually went to Christmas Tree Shops and Toys R Us today with the overly aggressive goal of being done with the kids by the end of the day. HA! Now all I have are a bunch of returns to make tomorrow. I went all about Legos for Jack, but it turns out Legos are no longer the hot toy in our house at all. Can't believe I'll be braving the returns line tomorrow, but at least it forced me to really get into the LISTS.
The kids have been making lists, serious lists for the last few weeks, but it's been behind closed doors, private business behind them and Santa. But tonight, I broke out the Toys R Us Big Book which I had miraculously not thrown out, the Lillian Vernon catalog, and whatever other toy catalog I could find and we had a little mental toy spree. Now at least I have some clarity about what they want! The only problem is that we need to send fresh letters to Santa. In my search, I stumbled upon a pretty cool site called TelSanta.com that lets kids interact with Santa for free, record their wish list, and have it emailed to family and friends. We'll be doing that tomorrow now that it's all fresh in our minds!
I think I'm going to take my time to tell "Santa" what I want too - nothing special, just some books and a jog bra. I love to spend Christmas day in my PJs nestled in a comfy chair reading a book I've been dying to read. Recipe books are also a great treat - an indulgence I never buy for myself. Last year I got no books and I was so bummed. This year, no more "surprise me" and no more doghouse for anyone.
Check out this hilarious video about the doghouse.
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My youngests birthday is the week before X-mas so I went out today to try to get everything for his party. I took the kids... it's already a mad house. I intend to finish up this week too. I hate holiday crowds, but do like the festivities!
Like Zip, Camryn has her second birthday the 17th. Ugh! It's a pain planning a birthday party the week before Christmas.
And, the return lines shouldn't be too bad yet. It's the day after Christmas that they are so bad.
I made Courtney write out everything she wanted. I don't even try to guess with her anymore.
Have fun shopping! :).
I hate having to make returns. This time of the year can be so stressful. I actually already got my Christmas Cards out! Yea...
Happy Shopping. :)
Books are are among my favorite presents too!
I send my husband an email every year with a detailed list with pictures and web addresses of where he can purchase my items ;).
I like to throw in some HUGE irrational items so my measly little camera I have been asking for doesn't seem so off base. A new minivan shyaaa right !
Yesterday my son asked if we could go to Toys 'R Us "because toys cost less at Toys 'R Us." Oh yes, there are lists.
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