The Christmas shopping is all done. And with more than a
week to spare! All the presents for the kids, the grandkids, and everybody else
have been wrapped; we’re just waiting on Christmas. I think this is the
earliest we’ve ever gotten it all done. And it’s actually kind of a good feeling.
No braving the crowded stores for that last minute gift, or gifts, as is
usually the case; we’re all set!
Or, so I thought. It suddenly occurred to me that I hadn’t
purchased anything for my wife. Not to worry though, it shouldn’t be too hard
to remedy. Several years ago, we decided that instead of spending a lot of
money on each other, we’d focus on the kids—and now it’s the grandkids. But
that being said, we still do get a small gift for each other; a token gift.
Something that says “We don’t need to go broke to tell each other Merry
Christmas!”
So, apparently, I’ll be heading back to the store tomorrow.
I can’t wait much longer or I’ll be wading through the masses just to find a
candy bar or something. Okay, I might actually get something more than a candy
bar, I suppose. Although... I’m sure my wife would appreciate the chocolate!
And truth be told, it wouldn’t be the first time I gift-wrapped a chocolate bar
for her. But that was long ago—when we got more than just a token gift.
Now for the ironic part: When I confessed to my wife that I
hadn’t remembered to get her a gift, she said that she hadn’t gotten me one
either. So while the purpose of our token gift is symbolic and meant to say “I’m
thinking of you,” I guess we really weren’t. Hmm, we may need to purchase bigger gifts
this year! So much for the Christmas shopping being done! ~
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