I always have a horrible time coming up with a list. Basically, I’m already happy with how my life is except for stuff that’s non-negotiable like my failing eyesight and increasing age. Still, the fambly came up with some good stuff this year: Spouse got 6 months worth of “bouquet of the month” from a local florist. I got some great funny tee-shirts. Great grandkid got TWO Mario Brothers plushies (he’s 5)… and a grandkid got a card shuffler that is apparently good for some kind of gaming thing that’s NOT played with regular cards. And plenty of tasty calories both on the table and in the gift boxes.
Also, though you may not remember exactly what you put on the list, you can still recognize if it is something that you would not have put on your list.
It IS harder, as we get older, to have a list of things to choose from, for present-buying. The Hubs & I have started taking note of things thru the year & either buying them ourselves & giving them to the person who’s supposed to be the giver, or telling the person “You can buy me this for BD, Christmas, Mother’s Dy, Father’s Day.” Fortunately, memory also not being what it was, we still get surprises! “OH! I forgot I told you about this!!!”
I collect memoirs of WWII pilots, usually long out of print, that must be snatched up whenever I find them at a reasonable price. So I keep a gift closet that family can choose from. I always get what’s on my list.
I remember one year when I was young (centuries ago…) getting something similar to what I asked for and being disappointed. In retrospect the item I wanted was way out of their budget, but “Santa” did the best they could.
I’d make a list from the catalogs (long before internet shopping), and would get maybe a few things on it, and other things – though some of the other things were awesome, like a chalkboard/easel Dad made. But I remember my ex-husband saying with shock, “you mean you DIDN’T get everything on your list?!?” In hindsight, I should have know then to run away! (I mean, unless he had a really short list – which would not have been the case.)
Erse IS better over 1 year ago
I always have a horrible time coming up with a list. Basically, I’m already happy with how my life is except for stuff that’s non-negotiable like my failing eyesight and increasing age. Still, the fambly came up with some good stuff this year: Spouse got 6 months worth of “bouquet of the month” from a local florist. I got some great funny tee-shirts. Great grandkid got TWO Mario Brothers plushies (he’s 5)… and a grandkid got a card shuffler that is apparently good for some kind of gaming thing that’s NOT played with regular cards. And plenty of tasty calories both on the table and in the gift boxes.
MichaelAxelFleming over 1 year ago
My bandleader writes set lists and then we play nothing on them.
Doug K over 1 year ago
Also, though you may not remember exactly what you put on the list, you can still recognize if it is something that you would not have put on your list.
LadyPeterW over 1 year ago
It IS harder, as we get older, to have a list of things to choose from, for present-buying. The Hubs & I have started taking note of things thru the year & either buying them ourselves & giving them to the person who’s supposed to be the giver, or telling the person “You can buy me this for BD, Christmas, Mother’s Dy, Father’s Day.” Fortunately, memory also not being what it was, we still get surprises! “OH! I forgot I told you about this!!!”
Geophyzz over 1 year ago
I collect memoirs of WWII pilots, usually long out of print, that must be snatched up whenever I find them at a reasonable price. So I keep a gift closet that family can choose from. I always get what’s on my list.
Mbwebwe over 1 year ago
I remember one year when I was young (centuries ago…) getting something similar to what I asked for and being disappointed. In retrospect the item I wanted was way out of their budget, but “Santa” did the best they could.
Solarbear Premium Member over 1 year ago
I’d make a list from the catalogs (long before internet shopping), and would get maybe a few things on it, and other things – though some of the other things were awesome, like a chalkboard/easel Dad made. But I remember my ex-husband saying with shock, “you mean you DIDN’T get everything on your list?!?” In hindsight, I should have know then to run away! (I mean, unless he had a really short list – which would not have been the case.)
eced52 over 1 year ago
Is that a look?