Tuesday, September 23, 2008

One Down...

...a bagillion more to go!


My wonderful friend Meagan is SO GOOD about starting her Christmas Shopping EARLY, and she has inspired me! I made the word "Christmas Shopping" a Proper Noun because we all know it warrants it's own title on our to-do lists ;). With a home build in progress, an adorable, active toddler, and a budget, I thought I would do the same.

So, last night I went to TSC (Tractor Supply Company) to buy a few necessities for our Halloween Costumes and ran across a great gift for Vance! It is a little camouflage four-wheeler for toddlers and it looks just like the one his Papa Hunter (my dad) has. I did not post a picture, but I will when my little guy opens it on Christmas Morning.

I must admit it feels good to have one gift on the list and one receipt in the envelope!

11 comments:

Faith said...

That is so smart! I wish I was as disciplined to do the same. It would be so much easier on the budget, and my stress level, I am sure!

Hope you are having a great week!

Jill said...

Oh, he is going to love the new toy!!! I think I'm going to have to have my own separate budget just for Eli or I might go crazy and spend too much. Everything is just too cute!!!

Kim said...

girl - I'm with you. I just bought one as well for Miss Em!

mer@lifeat7000feet said...

Girl, you're good! I usually don't start thinking about Christmas gifts until after Thanksgiving!

Anonymous said...

Way to go!! I'm sure he will love it! You are awesome to start thinking about Christmas. I should keep my eyes open and follow your cue! Have a great week!

Michelle said...

thanks for inviting me to view your blog. I have read over some of it tonight and it looks like you little man is growning so fast and that the hosue is really coming along. I am proud of you for starting your christmas shopping already. I need to get started on mine. As soon as Austin's party is over.

Betsy said...

I am impressed!!! I want to start soon, too, but when on earth will I fit that into my crazy schedule??

Meagan said...

YAY!!!!! I offcially have 12 done! Of couse some of those are small things that will be "part" of a gift! I still LOVE Christmas Shopping so much! Starting early is fun and much better on the budget! ;-) Way to go girl! And thanks for the shout out!

By the way - boot shopping - I'm in!

Amanda Ledford said...

I am impressed! I haven't even thought about what to buy anyone yet! Maybe I should at least start working on a list!

Lindsay said...

Yeah for you! I've got two people done too - what a great feeling that is, isn't it?! It just makes the "crunch" that much less stressful, because shopping for others shouldn't be stressful!

Leigh Ann said...

Oh, Moo. I am itching to get started on my shopping. Meagan inspired me, too. Christmas would be so much more enjoyable and less stressful if I could get some of it done before Thanksgiving. Thanks for lighting a fire under me. Love you.