When our girls were younger, my husband & I decided that we would not get them clothes for Christmas. Between my mother and my older daughter’s Godmother, they always got plenty of clothes so we could concentrate on getting them the FUN gifts!
Why I can still remember Mary Hanks’ sweater from back in 1971. It’s about all I can remember: that sweater and her name. Okay I also remember that smile on her face, the one that comes with knowing she was torturing poor innocent me. On the other hand, some torture is worth suffering.
I remember getting rollerblades 1 yr. I gave up trying to use them after about a wk. Never could find my balance. Weak ankles & flat feet didn’t help either.
It’s one of the drawbacks of celebrating Christmas in the winter. A person tends to receive winter clothes, which are useful for the season, but are parked in the back of the closet or in a drawer the rest of the year. And how many sweaters, sweatshirts/pants, wool caps, gloves, etc. does a person actually need, anyway?
allen@home about 2 years ago
Was it that bad of a sweater Darryl ?
Cornelius Noodleman about 2 years ago
I told Santa no cloths this year…he didn’t listen.
j_m_kuehl about 2 years ago
Did you get the leather patches on the elbows?
danketaz Premium Member about 2 years ago
He was hoping for a Ferrari.
iggyman about 2 years ago
Be careful what you say Darryl
Zebrastripes about 2 years ago
Looks like she didn’t check the list twice!
HAPPY NEW YEAR‼️
Wren Fahel about 2 years ago
When our girls were younger, my husband & I decided that we would not get them clothes for Christmas. Between my mother and my older daughter’s Godmother, they always got plenty of clothes so we could concentrate on getting them the FUN gifts!
Willywise52 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Gotta learn to read the room,Wanda.
deerejohn2001 about 2 years ago
I’ve asked for the same thing for 40+ years. And I still haven’t gotten a life.
Doug K about 2 years ago
Faking appreciation is a gift.
dlkrueger33 about 2 years ago
Getting new ice skates every Christmas was the highlight of my holiday! --Even if they were $12 from Sears back then.
ctolson about 2 years ago
Did she ask for and want them??? If no, explanation is self expalanatory. If yes, sometimes, having isn’t as exciting as wanting.
Daltongang Premium Member about 2 years ago
If you want nothing for Christmas, then it is easy to fake excitement.
The Quiet One about 2 years ago
Nearly, but not quite there.
Dinosaur about 2 years ago
i hate ice skating
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 2 years ago
A properly filled sweater is a thing of beauty.
Why I can still remember Mary Hanks’ sweater from back in 1971. It’s about all I can remember: that sweater and her name. Okay I also remember that smile on her face, the one that comes with knowing she was torturing poor innocent me. On the other hand, some torture is worth suffering.
Good memories!!
(The secret to a good memory is selectivity.)
ToneeRhianRose about 2 years ago
I remember getting rollerblades 1 yr. I gave up trying to use them after about a wk. Never could find my balance. Weak ankles & flat feet didn’t help either.
Sherlock5 9 months ago
It’s one of the drawbacks of celebrating Christmas in the winter. A person tends to receive winter clothes, which are useful for the season, but are parked in the back of the closet or in a drawer the rest of the year. And how many sweaters, sweatshirts/pants, wool caps, gloves, etc. does a person actually need, anyway?
Stormy The Cat 6 months ago
There’s a secret that he has but wait till your 18 for that