Oh. My. Dear. Lord.
I just made my Christmas list for the 2009 Christmas No Using of Credit Cards Allowed Blow Out and I had to run and throw up. And then take a Cymbalta. And then wonder what illicit side jobs I can get to pay for this absolute madness. Just kidding.
I'm sure y'all know what I'm talking about because I KNOW there are some slightly obsessed females out there that are completely on the ball and already planning who/what/where to buy. The Christmas season is right around the corner folks, or right in your face if you shop at Hobby Lobby. And not only do you not remember what he*! you bought for Grandma Suzie Q last year, evidently your family has multiplied and you're buying for your second cousin twice removed, too. Awesome.
And not only THAT, but there are festivities to buy for...and I'm not just talking about Christmas, y'all. For all you Southerners, you know that the holiday season begins with Halloween and does not let up until New Year's Day's collards are gone. That's about 2 1/2 solid months of extra expenditures that are not limited to: finding the perfect Halloween costume for you, your man, and your 'lil bit, what to wear for Thanksgiving dinner at Mama 'n them's, what to wear for the Christmas photo, what to wear to the company Christmas party, what to wear for the family Christmas dinner, what to wear when you go out and drink to get over Christmas. And New Year's? Just go ahead and apply for that loan. The list goes on and on. And that doesn't even TOUCH the decorations. Halloween and Thanksgiving included. And the Christmas tree. And the wrapping paper. And the ribbon. And the numerous bottles of wine it takes to get through the entire Christmas season. And the extra bottle of Evan William's eggnog that is conducive to a very merry Christmas, thankyouverymuch.
Whatever happened to peace and good will towards men? Is that available for purchase at my local Target? Maybe we have some prioritizing to do...
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There is a great way to get out of all that...DRAW NAMES and don't buy gifts for EVERYONE, spending money to buy gifts is not the Christmas spirit. I am sorry that I taught you this bad habit! Love you.
This post made me laugh. I certainly empathize!
Great post...I liked the wine comment. We tried drawing names, and some people still bought for everyone. It was so annoying! I make most of my gifts or buy handmade stuff on Etsy. It's easier for me to shop from home.
~Kim
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