If you have that song stuck in your head now, I apologize. There are worse Christmas songs out there to have lodged in your brain. Trust me...
...I want a hippopotamus for Christmas...
Back to the topic!
Christmas is creeping up on me rather quickly this year. I first noticed it while shopping, of course. Stores pull out their Christmas merchandise right after Halloween, it seems. My first reaction when I see all the red and green and gawdy gold (and glitter, dear GOD, the glitter this year!), is to cringe and supress all the Christmas tunes that immediately pop into my head. By the way, thanks Dad, for the hippo diddy. And then I start thinking about all the baking I need to do. So delicious... Then come thoughts of what to buy everyone. And then I feel Christmasy. Decorations don't usually go up until December 1st in our house, but this year we bought a new tree, so we figured we might as well put it up instead of leave it in the box for two weeks.
Don't get me wrong, though. I really do love Christmas! The best part for me is giving gifts, honestly. I can never decide what I want - there's just so much I could use or would love to have. Since I can remember, though, I've been taught that this time of year isn't about what you get, but what you give. The best part for me is seeing the reactions of recipients of my gifts. However, I've never been that great at choosing gifts for others. Ironic, no? Sometimes I hit the nail on the head. Other times... I miss. But that's okay, because it's the thought that counts, right?
This year, though, I really am looking forward to receiving some gifts. I've been feeling a bit drained on the giving this year, putting others first all the time, especially my son, that I feel like I could use a little spoiling. I deserve it, right? And just in case you're one of those people buying a gift for me, I will make it really easy for you. This blog entry is all about what I want for Cristmas. No hippos please! And don't think I'm being greedy - I'm listing ten gift ideas, only for variety, and so that I might still be surprized on Christmas Day.
Here we are, the top ten items on my wish list:
10) Gift cards. I love getting a gift card. It means I can go shopping! My favorite's are Chapters, Michael's and Sears. But Dollorama cards work, too!
9) Books. In years past, this would be closer to the top of the list, but I just don't get as much chance to sit down and read these days. Orson Scott Card is always my first choice, but I've been trying lots of other sci-fi/fantasy, too. Surprize me!
8) Baking pans. My collection has dwindled, and what's left is in poor condition. A bit of everything would be nice: cookie sheets, cake and bread pans, muffin tins. I like Betty Crocker or Baker's Secret.
7) Dishes. We could really use a new set of dishes. Corel, something not floral or square. Blues or white.
6) Towels. Or a gift card for somewhere I could get towels. Purple and gray.
5) Sheets for a king size bed. Or as above, a gift card to put towards sheets!
4) Christmas ornaments or decorations. Blue and silver in color. We really don't have a theme or style going.
3) A day at the spa. I've never had a spa day. Ever. Some company for this one would be nice, too!
2) A helping hand to clean and organize my house. I'm a horrible house keeper. Everything piles up and I get so far behind that I start to feel burried alive in my own home. Come help me yourself, or set me up with a maid for the day!
1) A day OFF. I know, I know, I'm a Mom, I don't get days off. But I really, really need one! No child, no chores, just 24 hours to unwind and just be Meghann, so I can be a better Mom!
Bonus Stocking Stuffer idea: Knitting/crochet supplies. Stitch markers, needle tip covers, cable needles, pattern books... All pretty cheap at Walmart!
And there you have it! My list of gimme gimme's. The last three are kind of "big" ones, I know. Any one of those would definitely make my day, though.
So tell me, what's on your wish list this year?
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