Pile pickin'
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Because this was my sister's time of custody with her son, we decided to open Christmas gifts this morning so that he would have time to play with his toys before going back to his dad's tomorrow. This year was more fun with him than last; he's 2 months shy of 3-years old, so he's all about opening his Christmas gifts (because he already opened a couple and knew what they were so we had to tape them back up!). It's always fun to hear and feel a kid's joy during Christmas time.
My sister and I . . . well, we enjoyed it, too. Every year, it's fun to see what kind of odd things my mom gets us. This morning for example, as soon as my mom left the room, my sister's pile grew larger because I regifted. Yes, regifted while opening gifts. :) She inherited a colorful array of bobby pins and a rather hideous (sorry, mom!) pair of red and black fluffy sock/slippers. I also fought her for her awesome pink keychain for my similar blue one until mom stepped in to tell us that they were are birthstones. Oops! When my nephew was preoccupied opening his Chuggington train set, tinkertoy, and VeggieTales DVD, I was picking from his pile. Hey, don't judge me! The reese's bites and bubble gum were so good! ;) Next year, I will be married, beginning my own Christmas traditions, so it will be interesting to see how next Christmas will be different. Really, I can't wait to wake up next to my Husband on Christmas morning laughing because we were too excited and opened our gifts Christmas eve and have nothing to open that morning. :)
Well, here's to you and your family's CHRISTmas peculiarity. ;) Enjoy it!
Posted byAshley C. at 5:08 PM
Labels: Andrew, Christmas, family
Let's see if this one posts! Your Christmas tradition "to be with Josh" fits us to a T! We wrap together whenever we can. I wrap "sets of gifts" for a person so I know who gets what.(all gifts, 1 paper, that suits the person) Tobey- he uses whatever paper and then puts no gifting tag. What fun! (not so much) Just goes to show you God can make anything work. Even out Christmas wrapping! (Tobey's gifts: Hint: tear open corner of gift to see what it is & try to remember. Then RETAPE as nicely as possible!
Kathleen, I am the same exact way with wrapping paper! :) Never use the same kind twice. ;)