My husband and I are working on finishing our basement so we’ve decided to forgo gifts to each other. We’ve also told our parents to give us gift cards for Lowe’s or Home Depot instead of other items. The extra money will be nice to offset our construction costs, but I can’t help but feel a little sad I won’t have any presents to open on Christmas Day.
I know the holidays shouldn’t be about getting material things. And, yes, I adore little baby Jesus. But, come on… Who doesn’t love presents?
You know those holiday Lexus commercials? The ones where a woman discovers a Lexus in the driveway wrapped in a big red bow? Yeah, those are pretty laughable. I’ll never have a Christmas extravagant as that! But, wouldn’t it be awesome to wake up Christmas day and be that surprised.
As we were helping the kids write their wish lists the other night, I was secretly thinking of my letter to Santa, too. “Dear Santa, I’ve been a good mom. Please bring me a Dyson vacuum, digital camera, new watch, and a pair of fuzzy Crocs.” I could go on and on really, but I think this is a reasonable list. It’s not like I’m asking for a Lexus!
A couple years ago, I found this old letter I wrote to Santa as a kid. I guess I wanted to impress the big man with my professionalism by meticulously typing it out. The Lite Brite had to be a late add since it’s handwritten at the top. Looking at this makes me smile. I didn’t even try to convince him how good I was–instead, I cut right to the chase, “Dear Santa, This is what I want for Christmas.” Of course, I didn’t get everything. But it was always fun to dream… and still is.
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I love that you have Poochie stamps on your list! Haven’t thought about Poochie for a LONG time. My daughter got a Lite Brite for her 4th birthday, last January. It’s unopened on her closet shelf.
Oh my gosh. I love this post, your letter, everything. You crack me up! We really have to get together soon. Maybe I’ll bring you a gift-wrapped Lite Brite.
I think I actually got the Lite Brite. But, not the “Olymic gym.” What ever that was? I also don’t remember what Rick tooth brushers are? I googled them and nothing came up.
But, I do remember I did get the Return of the Jedi people with a sweet Ewok village setup and “Wicked” the Ewok stuff animal! It’s funny because my son is obsessed with Star Wars now and all he wants is Star Wars toys.
I guess I better start looking for the “Olymic gym” or the Rick tooth brushers then… Wish me luck.
I didn’t think anyone but my sister and I remembered Shirt Tales. She had a red ST lunch box that I inherited. I was born in 80 so I think they were technically before my time 😉
Katie, my childhood room was completely done in Shirt tales! And I was Pammy the Panda one year for Halloween. That’s funny – because nobody seemed to remember them except for me. Glad to know I wasn’t the only one on the planet who liked them. 🙂
Shirt Tales RULE! I love this post. It is so classic of everything 80’s.