I swear, I will get around to my September and October updates. First, I wanted to write out our family gift list.
I think it is better to gently, but firmly, make wishes clear than to pretend to be grateful and excited for something you really aren’t thrilled about.
The girls have a ton of toys, and don’t play with them, preferring instead to go to museums and play outside. Therefore, our wish list reflects their needs for outside the home play.
Note: Personally, I LOVE the toys that grandma picks out, and they get tons of use. I’m not saying all toys are evil.
For The Girls:
- An acting class at the All Children’s Theater
- French classes at the Alliance Française of Providence
- Classes at Renaissance Gymnastics Academy or Ocean State School of Gymnastics
- Ballet Classes at The Festival Ballet
- The Complete Little House Nine-Book Set
- Glow in the dark ceiling Stars
- A Globe – nothing fancy that lights up or anything
- Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue
- Play-Doh 24 Pack of Colors
- Telescope
For The Husband:
- Getting Started with Arduino Kit
- We seriously need a computer monitor
- Elenco Snap Circuits Green – Alternative Energy Kit
- ATicketmaster gift card
- Solar Modification Kit
- Maker’s Notebook
- Handyman In-Your-Pocket Reference
For Me:
- Apple iPad
- Yoga/Surf Vacation in Costa Rica
- The Foxfire Book Series
- Yoga for Brand New Beginners at Breathing Time Yoga
- Ceramics class (like Wheel Generated Form or Slip Casting) at the Steel Yard
- Teacher Assistant Training
- Pizza Wheel
- Munchkin 2010 – only the best card game ever
- Bagel Biter – The Original Bagel Guillotine Slicer
- The Food Matters Cookbook by Mark Bittman
- Anything by Alton Brown
So, what gifts do YOU want this season?
I am a jill of all trades. Some of the roles I play include homemaker, roller derby hell-raiser, indie crafter, wife and mother, and a bon vivant on a budget.
We’re making the kids a dress up kit for Christmas so stuff to go in there is highly coveted. Also art supplies for my budding artiste.
Dan is tough, he doesn’t really want for stuff. He’d love a new bike but will probably wait a bit longer, at least until the spring when he’ll use it more.
I want lots of stuff but need very little. An amazon giftcard or a trip to a coffee shop (without the kids!) would thrill me. haha
<3 Dress up!
We don't really want for much, either…but if I don't make a list, I'll end up with 6 snuggies, 5 ZhuZhu pets, 4 French hens, 3 Hamilton Beach Blenders, 2 Nintendo Wiis and a partridge in a pear tree.
Some of the stuff I listed is just plain silly. I don't expect anyone to get us a Diamond Plate Foosball Table, Apple iPad, or
Yoga/Surf Vacation in Costa Rica…but wouldn't it be cool if someone was that generous?
You can cross off the “Tinker Bell” movie and the Play doh
–Betty