With the exception of one last gift that I need to purchase for our guitarist, who won't be coming over until Thursday, I'm finished with all of my holiday shopping. I finked out a little with a big group of friends and got a lot of them the same thing, but I think it's better to get any gift than not get a gift, isn't it?
Tonight I need to wrap all of the friend gifts because I'll be dropping them off Wednesday evening on my way from the airport to band practice. That's right, I can't even go to the party and watch people open their gifts because I'm too busy. Bah humbug.
Then I just need to wrap the family gifts, but I'm holding off as long as possible because Xena has already stolen one bow and riddled it with tooth holes.
I decided to call a halt to my shopping because I was starting to get to the "just one more" stage with a couple of people. Of course, as my sister pointed out, it's not a contest. There's no real point in piling yet another gift on the stack for someone - particularly when there are regular bills to be paid this month, too.
If you do the Christmas thing, are you finished shopping yet?
I am making gifts. My kitchen is full of blue jars, salt, sugar and essential oils. Hm....
Posted by: Suebob | December 18, 2007 at 08:02 AM
I'm later than usual this year so today finds me still waiting for Amazon to send the last order. Unfortunately, I do tend to do the "just one more thing" thing ... maybe because I'm so late this year that phenomenon won't happen!
Posted by: Janer | December 18, 2007 at 01:10 PM
Wait...we were supposed to be shopping?
Posted by: A Librarian | December 18, 2007 at 02:28 PM
Yes, thankfully. I still have wrapping to do, but only a few.
Posted by: Deborah | December 18, 2007 at 04:10 PM
I'm really bummed about Christmas this year since my children are adults now. It just takes a lot out of gift giving when your children just want money. I miss the days of hiding presents, and even standing in line at 6:00am to get that special present they wanted above all else. I think I need to grow up! My Christmas shopping was mostly done at the bank. However, I did get to enjoy giving a few small gifts to my students. Young children are easier to please, and fun to shop for. Hope everyone else has a great holiday!
Posted by: S. Simon in WV | December 18, 2007 at 07:12 PM