My mother has trained me well. Christmas is more than two months away and I have just about finished my Christmas shopping. I do still need to buy something for my brother, but he’s easy – I ask him what he wants, he links me to his Amazon Wishlist, and we’re set. He’s hard to buy for, and I’d rather buy him something he wants. But for everyone else, throughout the year, as I was out and about, I kept my eyes peeled for things that would make good gifts.
I have a note clipped into my planner that has a running list of Christmas ideas for my family. This is the first year I’ve done something along those lines and I’m so glad I did. One thing I wanted for my dad won’t be available by Christmas, but this way I’ve already got an idea for his birthday. I’ve also got my mom covered through her birthday and possibly through Mother’s Day. These aren’t purchase that have been made, of course, merely ideas, but that’s the hardest part of the battle.
On one hand, I mock all the holiday decorations that are out in the stores, and I think it’s amusing that my choir started rehearsing for our Christmas concert last night, and yet here I sit, ready for the holidays.
Of course, I will still leave all the wrapping to the very last minute. That’s just how I roll.
Lucky you. My problem is that October/November are heavy bday months for me. So I need time to replenish the funds for my last minute Christmas shopping. I try to get all of it done by Black Friday anyway, but you’re way ahead of the game.
I’m a little jealous! It must feel pretty good not to have to worry about that stuff now. Keeping a running list of gift ideas is a great idea! I should probably do that…
Good for you! I’m almost finished my Christmas shopping as well. I only have a few more things to buy and then I am DONE! The holiday is much more enjoyable when you don’t have to stress out over gifts.
Awesome! I’m so jealous! I haven’t even started…
Impressive! Haven’t even started thinking about it…