Any Started or Done With Christmas Shopping?

[Blueyes]

I think it's just lonesome when our kids aren't nearby. Gayle, even though yours aren't but 4 hours away, they are still 4HOURS AWAY!! When you're used to seeing them every couple of days it really makes a difference. I LOVED having mine live with me all summer, but it makes the house extra empty when they leave. Thank Goodness for Skype!!!!!

[judy]

That pony is fabulous, Gayle! The doll does look cute in the picture. I hope Emma likes it.

Linds, your Mom's gift from the Vatican is priceless! You are really such a thoughtful young woman!!! What did she say when she got it?

I don't have a cell phone plan. I have pay as you go because we don't get cell phone service in too many spots around here. I leave mine in the car, and almost never use it. Jessie is the only person who has the number! Ir anyone wants to talk to me, it's either my home phone or email. I met somebpody who has a great phone from Walmart, and they have an unlimited text and call plan for $45/month. It's also pay as you go, so no contract. She will have to choose the phone. There is a really nice one for $79. I still haven't gotten the wine, Kassidy's gift, Brandon's little gift, stocking stuffers, or cards! I guess this week is it!

[gja1000]

I wrapped all my gifts today and I realize I need a few more stocking stuffers for Gary, Bryan, Emma and Abigail. I'll probably hit Big Lots for that stuff. Oh and Gary's sisters do stockings with mostly gag gifts when we go up after Christmas so we got lots of fishing stuff today for their stockings (all his sisters and their husbands love to fish). I need to get a few more little things for their stockings too, but I can do that at Big Lots too, or Dollar General.

I may not go to school tomorrow - I don't have any appointments and I have a few more papers to grade so I can do that here. So, maybe I can wrap up the stocking stuffers tomorrow too! That would be nice.

[Lindsey]

Judy, my mom was speechless when I gave her that gift! I think it was the best gift I've ever given!

I finally got all the presents wrapped today. A couple of nights ago a present appeared for me too! I have no idea what Scott could have gotten me, but I have been hinting about a few things for months lol!

[DianaB]

It sounds like you're almost done shopping, Gayle!! I think that Glen and I are going to Joplin this week to finish our shopping. He's wanting to buy some scuba gear so that will be his Christmas plus some clothes. He's so excited about scuba diving.

Gayle and Betsi, I felt like you guys last year with Jaci moved out. We had Christmas with the family early and was alone for Christmas day. It was so hard. I hope you find a way to fill things in so you feel better!! This year will be better for us since we have Dae Lynn and the kids here.

[Blueyes]

Mike and I will be alone this year on Christmas day too, but we'll celebrate with my brothers, sil, nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews on Christmas Eve. But it's still nothing like having my own kids and grandkids! Man, I miss my mom and dad, too. They have been gone 5 years, but I still miss them. I'm really not too sad, though. I try to remember that a thankful heart is a happy heart

[gja1000]

Originally Posted by Blueyes

Mike and I will be alone this year on Christmas day too, but we'll celebrate with my brothers, sil, nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews on Christmas Eve. But it's still nothing like having my own kids and grandkids! Man, I miss my mom and dad, too. They have been gone 5 years, but I still miss them. I'm really not too sad, though. I try to remember that a thankful heart is a happy heart

Betsi, you say the best things. Thanks!

[DianaB]

Originally Posted by Blueyes

Mike and I will be alone this year on Christmas day too, but we'll celebrate with my brothers, sil, nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews on Christmas Eve. But it's still nothing like having my own kids and grandkids! Man, I miss my mom and dad, too. They have been gone 5 years, but I still miss them. I'm really not too sad, though. I try to remember that a thankful heart is a happy heart

That's a wonderful way of looking at it!!! Just load up and come here!!!

[Blueyes]

Thanks Diana...we may just show up, lolol!! Have you ever seen any of the children's videos that are Veggie Tales? They are based on Bible stories and teach life lessons to kids, and they are talking vegetables! They are sooo good and funny. My favorite is about Madame Blueberry.. she thought that buying stuff at the Stuff Mart would make her happy but of course she was wrong. She finally learned "that a thankful heart is a happy heart, I'm glad for what I have, that's an easy place to start!"

The cute little songs in that video just stuck in my head. You should get Karlie one for Christmas!