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Dear Santa

I still haven't fully embraced the idea that Christmas is just around the corner. This year it has truly been difficult for me to comprehend that it is "that time of year" again. In the effort to change that, tonight, Matt and I started our Christmas shopping and successfully marked 5 people off our list. The shopping trip started out as a reaction to my sudden realization that I have NO CLUE as to what I want for Christmas and I have family who is anxiously awaiting our "wish lists". But as we strolled through Haywood Mall, neither one of us found much that interested us. Sure, we sifted through a few clothes racks and perused the kitchen novelties at Williams-Sonoma, but nothing made our "Dear Santa" lists. (Yes, I actually made pieces of paper which read "Dear Santa" because I really love making lists!) We did make some purchases for families and friends and enjoyed each other's company immensely.

Is it bad that I only want gift cards this year? Does that mean I'm content with what I have or does it mean that I'm really picky?

Tomorrow I have plans of perusing the online world of shopping, searching for inspiration and gift ideas. The idea of taking Lucas to the mall with me makes me want to lay my head on the keyboard and sigh deeply. Two year olds and crowded department stores don't mix well. So the world wide web will have to meet my needs instead and (hopefully) help my mind get a little closer to the idea that the holidays are upon us and fill my heart with Christmas cheer.

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Unknown said…
I laughed out loud at the thought of you laying your head on the keyboard and sighing....
been there!
Suz
1:49 PM
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