Christmas Meme

Krissy tagged me for a Christmas meme! 

(My boys, by the way, are now skeptical that Christmas is ever actually coming.  We've been talking about it and preparing for it for so long now (three weeks is pretty much forever for a preschooler), that now when we say anything about Christmas coming, they look at us like, "Whatever.  I'll believe it when I see it.")

1. What was your favorite gift you received as a child?

Hmmm, that's hard.  Goldfish?  My parents gave me two goldfish one year, plus a glass fishbowl and some marbles for the bottom.  The entire gift probably cost about $1.99.  I named them George and Martha.

Actually, my favorite "gift" that I received as a child is probably all my great memories of Christmas with my family, and lots of fun traditions that I can now do with my own kids.  Corny, yes.  But there it is.

2. What has been your favorite gift you've received as an adult?

I'm gonna change this one a little and tell you about a gift I gave. 

About seven years ago DVD players were still a bit of a new thing, and Beloved really wanted one.  But we were both in school and money was really tight.  I don't remember how I managed to find some extra money, but I bought him a DVD player and the movie Platoon.  When he unwrapped the movie, he said, "This is great!  Now someday when we can get a DVD player, I can actually watch it!"  And then I pulled out the DVD player.  Ta-dah!  He was really truly surprised and really truly pleased, which was so fun.

3. What is your wish for the future?

I would love to have more Christmas celebrations with our parents.  My official wish is for health and lots of time to enjoy with family!

Comments

[Patricia]

Wait a year and you might have a kid like mine who now is going through the mantra of "what did you get me?" "I really really NEED to know!" every few minutes of everyday! Fortunately his flu this week has dampened the ardor of his queries but I hid the presents extra well just in case he decided to search for them!

[Heidi-happy mom]

I like your outlook, that is so great.

funny that the kids were skeptical, Sam just thought everyday was going to be christmas eve.