I think of myself as a great Christmas guy, and I love the Holiday, but over the last few years I've indulged a tendency, abetted by my station in life, to let it all happen around me, as much as I might "help out". What I'm saying is that I don't buy anybody any presents anymore. I used to get my wife some little thing, but last year I didn't even do that. Well, this year I had a huge resurgence of Christmas spirit and I bought my wife a scented candle that I saw at the grocery store. Whew.
Please believe me when I say that I do in fact cheerfully devote significant time and effort to the familial celebration of Christmas ... and Happy New Year!
“I bought my wife a scented candle that I saw at the grocery store.”
It IS the thought that counts!
Seriesly, we have gone overboard at Christmas, and I like to do that, but I think any little gift can be just grand.
A couple of years ago hubby gave me a set of stainless steel steak knives. I have some dental issues and I’d gotten into the habit of always using a sharp knife at table. Well these are very nice and look fine with the rest of the silverware, they don’t have that steak knife look.
It was my fave gift that year and we use them ALL THE TIME.
Hubby had gotten me a lot of jewelry and stuff over the years, and I love my jewelry (don’t get me wrong) but that gift was so thoughtful and useful.
I must thank him for them again tomorrow!