Sunday, December 10, 2006
What GIFT Really Got You Pumped?
I was holiday shopping recently, racking my brain for that special gift that would make my sons do the Snoopy dance. And I couldn't think of anything.
So I started thinking, when was the last time I was THRILLED about a gift in that childlike way? What I came to realize was the last time that happened was actually when I WAS a child.
A few past presents came to mind like a two-foot tall ballerina doll who spun when you twisted her crown, a butterfly jewelry-making kit, and a scary Barbie head designed solely to apply make-up to. But I have to say my favorite of all time was the Easy-Bake Oven. Kinda funny since I hate to cook.
Bringing it full circle, my mother, Linda, recently won an Easy-Bake from Andy Wibbels for recounting its influence on me as a child (again, not to cook but I guess I liked to eat what came out of it). This is a picture from when I visited her over Thanksgiving.
So here's my question...what gift did you get during your lifetime that REALLY got you excited. Post it here in the "Comments" section. Happy holidays!
So I started thinking, when was the last time I was THRILLED about a gift in that childlike way? What I came to realize was the last time that happened was actually when I WAS a child.
A few past presents came to mind like a two-foot tall ballerina doll who spun when you twisted her crown, a butterfly jewelry-making kit, and a scary Barbie head designed solely to apply make-up to. But I have to say my favorite of all time was the Easy-Bake Oven. Kinda funny since I hate to cook.
Bringing it full circle, my mother, Linda, recently won an Easy-Bake from Andy Wibbels for recounting its influence on me as a child (again, not to cook but I guess I liked to eat what came out of it). This is a picture from when I visited her over Thanksgiving.
So here's my question...what gift did you get during your lifetime that REALLY got you excited. Post it here in the "Comments" section. Happy holidays!
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