I Must Have ... Under The Tree!

Hi gabs, Thanks for sharing here, as always. I've been wondering how you're doing, as I haven't seen you around as much lately. Books are wonderful gifts to receive. They were often a part of what I got as well. I too loved series of books. Hugs

Hi minnie, I really appreciate your stopping by here. Not only is it great to see you, but my topic would've been really 'lonely' without you. I don't think anyone is ever too old for stuffed animals. I used to receive them too, back in my single years. Of course once my daughter arrived, they naturally all went to her. I got to enjoy them, by watching her excitement over them, if that makes sense. Your parents are wonderful grandparents. It's nice to be able to share in the 'grandparent experience' in your family, via myLot's famous grandpa. Take care.

My first comment didn't go through, so here I go again. My mother always managed to 'make Christmas' for us each year. Looking back, I'm not sure how she did this, because we grew up poor. We didn't get a lot of extras throughout the year, so Christmas was special. In addition to our dolls, we always got practical things too like, PJ's, mittens, hats, scarves, etc. I'm sorry to hear about your never receiving a bicycle. Maybe it's not too late to get yourself one? What type of gifts did you receive at Christmas? Thanks so much for sharing here. Take care. Hugs

Thanks for coming back here, pye. It does sound like you received some great gifts, albeit not your bike. You're right about the rental thing. Too bad your mom just didn't buy you the bike. The Lionel train sounds really neat. Coming from a 'railroad family,' I loved train sets too. My brother had one that we were all able to play with. I also loved books, and reading. I used to look forward to getting some of those Trixie Belden mysteries, some Christmases. Hugs

Well actually I would get a lot of dolls (especially Barbie). One of the best presents though that I did get was a Lionel train set...gosh, I wore out the motor on that since I played with it so much. To be honest, instead of dolls I would have preferred books...even as a kid I was an avid reader, but since my mother hated to read she never thought I'd like a book for Christmas... If you want to hear something really weird though. This girl that lived down the block quite literally got a NEW bike every year..how envious I was. Anyway, one time she allowed me to take a ride on it...just at that moment I was whizzing by, my mother looked out the window and I must have nearly given her a heart attack..then seeing how much I enjoyed riding a bike, she would take me to this park area where one could rent bicycles for the day...so she would rent one out for her and me...It took me years to realize..DUH??? For the money she was spending renting those bikes she could have gotten me 50 bikes....just one of those mysteries of my mother. Years later I even asked her, how come she never bought me a bike and she would just shrug..what can I say, my mother was a real oddball

I am heartsick over this teapotmom, as I've mentioned in another of my topics, that you responded to. I don't understand how your parents could be so cruel. No child deserves this type of 'abuse' from their own parents. I know you're a mom, and am wondering how many kids of your own you have? I believe 'they' are grown now. I'm sure you've more than made up for the horrible treatment you received, by being loving and caring with your own kids. Are you a grandma too? Sorry, I can't remember this. Thanks so much for sharing here. Love and Big Hugs to you.

You are so welcome. Thanks so much for coming 'back here.' I'm thrilled to hear that you have such a wonderful, loving family. It's great too, that you and your hubby have had so many years together. I'm looking forward to hearing all about your first grandchild. I wish you and yours the best Christmas ever, and much happiness in the New Year. Take care, my friend. Hugs.

MY hubby and I have two of the most wonderful children we have a daughter who is 30 and she lives an hour away and a son who is 27. The daughter is married to a great guy and his family has accepted us and we spend almost all holidays together as one big extended family. Our son is expecting his first child in February. Our first grand baby yayayaya. He and his girlfriend live four hours away and we are close. I talk to the girlfriend more than I do my son. They are coming on the December 23 and staying till the 30th. When I need my children they are here johnny on the spot they are very protective of mom. I do love them very, much and feel very blessed to have them. My hubby and I have been married for 31 years and are going strong. Some days he really pisses me off but what man won't? I have tried to make things fair for the kids because of what my twin and I went though. Thank for your kind words and have a merry christmas

Hi bjcyrix, What a lovely keepsake for you. I can actually remember the type of doll you're speaking of. I wish you all the best in getting your bike. You deserve it. Thanks so much for responding. Take care.

Thank you for your wishes.^_^ Dad is asking me what I want for Christmas these days and I cant tell him anything. Cause I know if I say I want a bike, he'd say "You know you can use the other car anytime you like".. Thing is I dont know how to drive yet Pretty ironic. You're welcome and Merry Christmas!^_^

I loved teddy bears too, chantalgiardina. The idea of having the name sewed on like that, is a great one. So you don't have any of these bears now for keepsakes? Thanks for responding. Take care.

Hi heavens, No problem. You've related really well here. These are some great memories you've shared. I can relate too, about your being happy to have something new, instead of the used items. My sister and I got a lot of hand me down items, especially clothes. It was always thrilling to have something just our own. We had special Christmas dresses too, and would wear them the years we went to our aunt's, or our grandpa's. Sometimes we'd have our own family dinner at home. I do appreciate your sharing here. Hugs.