I like a nice mix of both gifts and gift cards. That way, when I have to bring back the gift that makes me wonder if the purchaser even KNOWS me, I have a little extra to spend on the replacement.
During the last three days before Christmas my kids were joking that the Advent box was going to contain a note that said "Mommy is overwhelmed!" It makes me sad that I've given them reasons to think that.. but it helps that they laugh about it.
Danger Boy 20 years old, plays water polo for Gannon University in Erie, PA. He's the strong, silent type. Studying PoliSci.
Grown-up Girl Dr. GrownUp Girl is happily home after finishing pharmacy school in Chicago. Busy building a post-student life with Dr. GrownUp Guy.
GrownUp Guy GrownUp Girl's husband and a most-excellent son-in-law. Oh yeah, he's Dr. GrownUp Guy, PharmD.
Mr. Fix-it Husband and father extraordinaire. He is gone more than he is home, but all his frequent-flyer miles keep this big family connected.
MVP 23 years old, graduate of Colorado State Fort Collins with a major in Wildlife Biology and a minor in sustainability. He lives in FoCo with his girlfriend, Mandy, and their dog Rosy.
Social Butterfly 18 years old, attends Northern Arizona University, majoring in psychology. She's my snuggle bug.
Glad there isn't gift cards or mommy snapping? :)
Happy Holidays, Jenn!
Posted by: JCK | December 28, 2008 at 12:42 AM
That's pretty darned funny!
Posted by: Mary Alice | December 28, 2008 at 07:56 AM
I might be one of the few people who likes getting gift cards!
Posted by: jenrantsraves | December 28, 2008 at 08:37 AM
i love gift cards!
Posted by: Madge | December 28, 2008 at 09:09 AM
I like a nice mix of both gifts and gift cards. That way, when I have to bring back the gift that makes me wonder if the purchaser even KNOWS me, I have a little extra to spend on the replacement.
Posted by: blognut | December 28, 2008 at 10:24 AM
The Christmas Mommy snapped. I'm wondering if I don't do that EVERY year?!
Posted by: apathy lounge | December 28, 2008 at 10:53 AM
Joining the "I love gift cards" camp.
Posted by: Manic Mommy | December 28, 2008 at 01:41 PM
During the last three days before Christmas my kids were joking that the Advent box was going to contain a note that said "Mommy is overwhelmed!" It makes me sad that I've given them reasons to think that.. but it helps that they laugh about it.
Posted by: Gina | December 28, 2008 at 02:02 PM
Luckily I didn't snap until all the guests left. It was a long three days of hostessing! Hope you had a Merry Christmas.
Posted by: Claire B. | December 28, 2008 at 03:05 PM
And a gift card is bad because...?
Posted by: Just Jamie | December 28, 2008 at 08:28 PM
sb and the girl would get along well. once the girl developes her skills a bit more.
Posted by: kate | December 29, 2008 at 12:17 AM
Gosh, this mommy never kicks a gift card in the mouth!
Posted by: phd in yogurtry | December 29, 2008 at 10:42 PM