I try to get into his head and find out what makes him tick and yes I might be wrong and he may hate it. But at least I try. I don't want to buy into what the advertisers tell me he wants. I don't think they really know him and I know they don't know me... She wants diamonds...? Not every girls wants diamonds.
I decided to get back to the basics of an old fashioned Christmas, the kind I had as a kid (Yes, I'm old). A stocking with a couple of neat little things some of which he had said that he liked but couldn't find in his area. Along with fruit, nuts, old fashioned candy and some books of topics we have in common. This is what I packed up into a care package.
Of course, you can't forget the true act of love...
Standing in the post office line.
This is the one thing that I still have that my ex got me for Christmas one year and I didn't pick it out. I decorate it every year for Christmas and every kid that come to the house plays with it. Every scratch and ding on it is a memory.
Last but not least a REAL tree with toys all over it. Hmmm... Just keeping in simple.
2 comments:
Good for you Teri. I think it is great that you take the time to try and know a person well enough to pick something out for them. I think that means so much more than simply asking them what they want and writing a check. I've always appreciated the gestures more than the price tag.
Merry Christmas!
Teri, you are a wonderfully thoughtful person. I watched you put that box together for him and I kept thinking... "He better realize just how lucky he is". Each item in that box was lovingly and thoughtfully chosen by you with him in mind. Each moment you spent thinking about him is a gift. All of those thoughts were poured into his box and each will be released when he opens the package. I can't think of a more loving thing to do on the holidays. You are a very special person Teri. Love ya.
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