It’s that time of year again. The time of year when my husband requires a detailed list of things that I want/love/covet including detailed photos, store information and prices.
Isn’t it romantic?
My husband is BAD at gift buying, can you tell? He tries, but he fails, usually pretty badly. So, the least I can do is give him some help. I’m a giver.
Here she is:
1. Vanity Fair Magazine Subscription – I LOVE this magazine. I enjoy the articles, and love the photography, and except for the last issue that had Robert Pattinson on the cover (really?), it can do no wrong.
2. Half the Sky by Nicholas D. Kristof & Sheryl Wudunn – I heard about this book on Oprah the other day and it sounds amazing. Its written by Pulitzer prize winners, New York Times journalist Nicholas D. Kristof and his wife, Sheryl Wudunn, and follows the oppression of women and girls in the developing world. I can’t wait to read it.
Husband Addendum (Any books of any nature are fine because as you know, I LOVE BOOKS)
3. Real Simple Best Recipes – Easy Delicious Meals – As you may know if you read my blog, I am a cookbook ho. I LOVE COOKBOOKS. Ironic, since I feel meh about the actual cooking aspect. However, a gorgeous or unique cookbook, and I am hooked. The latest Real Simple cookbook is on my list because I love Real Simple magazine, and really enjoy their other books as well.
Husband Addendum (Any cookbooks that are beautifully illustrated that I don’t currently own are fine because as you know I am infatuated with cookbooks).
4. GLEE CD - Volume 2 – Because my kids LOVE to listen to GLEE music, and its the only thing that will simultaneously keep us all happy in the car.
Husband Addendum – If you buy me a CD by John Mayer or Jessica Simpson, I may have to hurt you.
5. Pyjamas – Canadian winters demand warm pyjamas, and I do believe the penguin pyjamas that my husband so romantically picked up for me last year, are now past their prime.
Husband Addendum – NO PENGUINS or ANIMALS of ANY KIND on my PJS this year. The End.
6. Boots – I just noticed the boots I’ve been wearing for three years have a huge hole in the sole. So I can call this a NEED rather than a WANT item. I’m not sure yet, but I might want UGGS this year, only because they look comfortable, although I don’t want them for the same reason, because they kind of also look like slippers. I’m intrigued by the entire love/hate relationship I have for these things. I also hate the ridiculous price. I clearly have some UGG confusion.
Husband Addendum – Black Boots of any kind that are not hideous, will be accepted. Keep the receipt – in case of emergency, or if they end up being too ugly to wear.
AND, in case we win the lottery, or rob some of our rich neighbours, I will add some pricier items that I would like to have at some point, but won’t lose sleep over if I don’t get them right now.
1. CHI Hair Straightener – because Mommy has new hair that requires annoying upkeep.
2. Clarisonic Skincare Brush – because Mommy’s skin sometimes reminds her of high school, and high school sucked big.
3. Watch – because I’ve worn the same watch since 1996 – yes a sad fact to admit. Unfortunately, I have expensive taste, and probably should have bought that TAG watch I wanted back in the day when I worked and had no kids and we blew money like it was water.
4. KINDLE – Damn you elusive Kindle – I finally get one, and THEN you become available with an International version – YOU SUCK KINDLE. Why. WHY do you taunt me so?
The End.
Not a thrilling list for some I’m sure. But let’s be real – the economy is in the toilet, we just bought a new car, and I’m a stay-at-home mom. We have everything we could possibly need, and then some. Honestly, if I get one thing off this list, or none, I don’t really care. Truth be told, I get more joy out of watching my children be excited about Christmas and opening their gifts with crazy abandon, then I do about anything else. I think this year, our focus will be more about our kids and making their little Christmas dreams come true.
As it should be.
Santa addendum – Dude, I’m sure you know about my Kindle obsession – help a girl out already!
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Great list – I would love a Kindle too – what a fabulous invention, really. This is a great list, I could put most of those items on my own list too!
Great Christmas list. I always have a hard time making mine. Wishing You A Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Kelly H.
Thanks Kelly – I wish the same for you and your family.
Great list! I just drop hints and hope for the best!! I hope you and your family have a blessed Christmas. Hope you get all your wishes!
Thanks Pres. Kathy – I wish you the same and more!
You weren’t able to exchange your kindle? That sucks!
Did I miss pics of the new hairdo?
I haven’t posted a pic yet – you haven’t missed it.
I emailed my husband links to several Etsy items I have been admiring. But, he also does a good job of picking things out on his own, so I trust him. I love surprises and am still pretty childish when it comes to presents–I love getting them! We have set our budget for each other and I can’t wait to see what he gets me. He bought me a watch a couple of years ago, but I don’t love it b/c it is hard to tell the time on it. But I doubt he’ll be buying me another one anytime soon.
Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE a present with my name on it, but I’ve learned to lower my expectations over the years.
Happy Holidays, my dear. May all of your dreams come true, and may you get everything you want on your wish lists.
I need to get off my ass and do one of these things. Awesome list… ditto on the Kindle, watch, and pyjamas. xo
Thanks lady! I wish the same for you.
A watch. What a novel idea! Timecheck.
ooooh! fun list. All wonderful things. That Oprah book sounds cool, going to have to check that out. How have the Kindle Lords not knocked on your door yet!?????
I think they would have knocked on it if I was you, but since I am a little little fish in this big pond, the Kindle people don’t really care that I am OBSESSED.
It sounds like a pretty good arrangement to me – you tell him what you want and thereby avoid any mistakes. Laughed at the penguin pajamas! Good list.
That Real Simple cookbook would be lovely! I love cookbooks too. So much so that there’s a moratorium on new cookbooks at my house.
I want a new watch too! But I always want a new watch, for the same reason every year: the battery in my old one is dead. It would be smart to just buy a new battery, but I always get tempted to just get a new watch instead…they’re just so shiny and pretty…
I also have the love/hate relationship with Uggs. I got a pair for last Christmas since they are pretty essential for a New England winter. They are great to throw on to run out and get the paper/ firewood… but they are so stinking ugly! So my hubby kindly got me a new pair of boots this year to actually wear in public (well, i went and bought them and he paid!) Those will be my only gift as we are on a tight budget as well.
I love this list. My husband SUCKS at getting gifts. He is great at doing nice things for me–will cook a meal if I’m not well, will spontaneously give a massage if I’m stressed–so I can’t knock him. He just gets lost in the whole “purchase” a gift scenario, for me, for his family, for everyone.
So I’m in the same boat–I now tell him 3-4 things I want, usually send a link so he can get them online. It’s the only way to avoid getting an envelope with money for xmas–so that I can buy my own gift.
But also, you didn’t like Robert Pattinson being on the cover of Vanity Fair?
I love you.
Monika@mamatogo.ca
I have to do this for my hubby too. When he does finally go shopping, it usually also entails me practically drawing him a map of where the stores in our various malls are located so that he knows in which direction to point his feet.
being a divorcee saves me time on making a list and anyway, as you say, I would rather see my kid opening gifts then me.
Okay Maria. How can you see see the cover of VF with RPatz on it and STILL not think he is totally gorgeous? I mean come on! Go look again. Thank you. I’m so going to buy you that copy and mail it to you for Christmas! Haha…
I do hope you get your Kindle (mostly so you quit whining about it!) SO Kidding you! HA!
I’m gettin’ nuttin’ for Cmas this year (the anniversary ring busted the budget!). Seriously, I’m the same as you, I just want to watch my kids and the magic of it all in their eyes…
love the list, there are many things on it that I would love too! Though, I”d replace Vanity Fair with Canadian Living. That is a pinch sad
Great list! I can’t seem to come up with one on my own. You must have a pair of Uggs. Men hate them but they are amazing. I LOVEY LOVE LOVE mine, and it’s totally worth the $$$
Have a lovely Christmas!! xx
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