Mommy Memos: Overboard

The bad thing about starting your Christmas shopping early, is that you tend to buy way too much.  I have A LOT of people to buy for...and i do it happily,  trying to find each person the perfect gift.  My main focus though is on the kids.  I know I can't buy them everything...my wallet can't handle it, and I don't want them to grow up to be monsters.  I do have a tendency to get them too much at Christmas.  They have lists...very long lists...and Santa and I keep in close touch to decide which list items would be best.  The thing I am looking forward to most this year is to watch them wait at the top of the stairs, while I get the camera ready, trembling with excitement....then their eyes, as they see what Santa brought them.  Overboard with gifts?  Yes.  Worth it?  Absolutely.  I only get these little people for a short time...pretty soon they aren't going to want to wait at the top of the stairs, and they may not believe in Santa anymore...so I will continue to go overboard while I can...and  be thankful that I am able to do so.  Just make sure you cover my eyes when I walk by the shoe store, so I can pay for all of it!