My Christmas Wish List....

I think you know me well enough to know that receiving presents is usually very special for me. There's usually not very many things I want or need. I do have trouble even when I'm shopping (i.e. buying a gift) for myself, and feel sorry for the burden having to buy me a present puts on those who feel the obligation. But there is a special category of gifts that stands apart from the kind that people usually bestow on one another and about which I feel quite differently.
That is the gift that has meaning only if it is never asked for, nor even hinted at or expected. It has to come entirely as a voluntary, original and even heartfelt thing or action from the giver who choose the gift solely because it is believed to be of great value to the receiver. These are the gifts that mean so much more to me. So as we approach the holiday season and anyone asks me what I would like or need I will say this. I would like the kind of gift that when received will produce a deep emotional response and will be felt by the heart. Something that says "I care about you and I knew you would love this!" If I just made it more difficult for you instead of making it easier.......
Then here is my trypical Christmas Wish list:

1. Pajamas. The same thing I wish for year after year. (It shows me you care about my health. That I need to be comfy while getting my rest.)

2. Nice pretty Scrapbooks. Again, the same thing I wish for year after year. ( It shows me that you know who I really am and that it's something that I really really NEED!)

3. Scott Stapp's new CD. (He makes me happy and when mama is happy-everyone is happy! Nuff said.)

4. Chicken Soup for the Dog Lovers Soul Book. (These books ALWAYS warm my heart!)

5. That awesome KitchenAid that has my name written all over it at the stores. You want dessert? Buy me this and you will get your dessert and eat it too! (This is the one that will create a deep emotional response. Maybe even a physical response and move me to tears!)

6. Anything homemade! Anything at all! These are the best gifts ever!

So you see? I'm not at all hard to please! Pick from either list and I will be happy!