Originally Posted By jasmine7 I got myself an 80 gig black iPod to listen to movies while I work (already filled up my 60 gig one, lol). My mom bought me Final Fantasy 3 for my Nintendo DS a couple of weeks ago as an early Christmas present.
Originally Posted By tink2680 My husband and I are getting a camcorder from my parents so we can tape every moment of their first grandchilds life for them...lol.
Originally Posted By t1lersm0m Boy, based on some of your responses I feel kind of selfish. But I've actually bought myself a few things. Unfortunately, if it's up to hubby he will start and finish his shopping on Christmas Eve and will spend whatever amount on anything. I got a Calvin Klein variety set of women's perfume, Cocoa Chanel, Lost Season 2, a scarf from Old Navy and a head warmer type band thing from Old Navy. I started buying myself stuff last year or the year before because when I was looking over the Black Friday websites I'd see things I actually wanted. And my husband won't go near the stores on Black Friday. So why should he pay $30 for something on Christmas Eve if I can get it on Black Friday for $10-$15? Yeah, I know, it probably ruins the spirit of Christmas and all, but oh well, that's what I started doing.
Originally Posted By bloona I dont know what I want....Ive spent that much time panicing over what to buy others, that Ive not though about me. Is it too late to start dropping hints to my family?
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS I am getting my brakes on my car paid for by dad, mom bought me a vaccuum on Black Friday, and my aunt and uncle are pitching in to help my buy tires for my car. Not very exciting, I'm afraid, but well needed!
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Oh! And my cousin bought me a great big 4 ft tall Mickey Mouse rug. It's his whole body. She couldn't wait to give it to me so he is a member of the Haunts household now. The cat's love him. I personally think she just couldn't figure out how to wrap it!
Originally Posted By MomofPrincess I also treated myself (well, with my hubby's credit card) to a pistachio colored Kitchenaid mixer! I am so excited!
Originally Posted By -em So far Ive received: The Fisher Price little people nativity (and extra pieces!) Hot Chocolate (the good utah stuff) and Cadbury "not eggs but taste the same" and from "me" Narnia 4 disc edition and treasures from the discount store: character peak frame DAK shirt new handbag with mickey on it candyland theme park edition -em
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA I've never quite understood the 'Christmas is for the kids' point of view. It seems to suggest that if you're an adult and take part in the festivities, that you're not 'doing it right.' My older brother has this perspective -- 'Christmas if for the kids' 'Going to Disneyland is for the kids' -- I find that he psychologically pulls himself out of the goings-on and emotionally shuts down. I'm not attacking JohnS1, but I truly don't get the comment of 'it's for the kids.' Isn't the celebration of Christmas for everyone?
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka I do more Xmas decorations, cookies, presents, activities than I would probably do because I have kids. I am willing to work harder to make Christmas "special" than I would just for myself and for Dave. I would relax more because I like relaxing more than shopping. ;-) I still love what I do but chances are I wouldn't feel the need to do as much of it if my kids were grown. Actually, I'm not really sure about that since I've had kids almost my entire adult life. Maybe I would do it all even w/o them. I'd probably do less "fun" decorations and bright colors and focus more on more neutral colors and greenery. My joy from Christmas comes from making it special for other people so it is kind of about them.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy <It's never too late! Stores are open Christmas Eve!> Don't remind me, I'm schedule to work... <I also treated myself (well, with my hubby's credit card) to a pistachio colored Kitchenaid mixer! I am so excited!> Mama once treated herself to a cordless electric mixer (in pink) for her birthday. ;-)
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy <My joy from Christmas comes from making it special for other people so it is kind of about them.> Same here. I just love to do nice things for others.
Originally Posted By ReadingMom This year 2oony and I bought PAPs for our family. That covers Christmas, birthday, Valentine's Day and anniversary gifts to each other for the year! LOL We still buy for the kids...just not each other. Most of the time we don't buy gifts for each other at Christmas because we'd rather spend the money on the kids. Throughout the year if I see something that he would like I'll buy it and he does the same for me. However, this year we decided that it would be nice to have annual passes because we plan on going to Disneyland more than once.
Originally Posted By JohnS1 "I've never quite understood the 'Christmas is for the kids' point of view." Yes - I was a bit obtuse by saying that - I only mean that the commercialized part of Christmas - gift buying, Santa and the like, is most appreciated by children and unless one is rolling in the proverbial dough, one might be wise to just get things for kids, since adults generally do not really "need" things and children delight in the anticipation and joy of Christmas morning much more that adults, at least in my experience. The religious part of Christmas (the real meaning in other words!) is equally important for all participants, obviously.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 ^^^^^^^^^^^^ while I agree with the fiscal responsibility above..and we too have cut down severely on adult presents for others -- the kid in me , even though 51 years old, would be extremely disappointed if I did not have a few presents and a stocking downstairs when as a family we open gifts on Christmas morning. I know it is likely childish....but a part of me will never grow up ( hence the posting on a Disney site )
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy <the kid in me would be extremely disappointed if I did not have a few presents and a stocking downstairs when as a family we open gifts. I know it is likely childish....but a part of me will never grow up> I agree...except change "few" to "many". Even more "kid" in me. LOL
