Christmas gifts and Pimp My Daughter
I hope everyone had a great Christmas! 
I love watching my children open their gifts on Christmas morning. It’s such fun. This year, my son got his first bicycle. He’s still trying to figure out the pedals and is a bit freaked out by the training wheels, but I imagine he’ll learn.
My daughter received a trunk of dress-up clothes. They were a huge hit. As soon as she saw what the trunk contained, she had to put on a princess dress, tiara, high-heeled slippers, bracelets, and wave a star wand. I thought she was cute. My husband thought the dress-up trunk should be renamed “Pimp My Daughter.” She was tricked out in everything sparkly, princessy, and girly. It was exceedingly tacky and she had a blast.
We have a tradition where the elves, the reindeer, and Mrs. Claus all give gifts. Any time a tag reads that it’s from Mrs. Claus, it means the gift is underwear or pajamas. The reindeer and elves give gifts and games. Santa gives the good stuff.
When I was growing up, the only thing I ever wanted was a Barbie Dream House. I pored over the catalogue, staring at it so hard it’s a wonder the pages didn’t wilt from all the drool coming from my eight-year-old mouth. It was like the Red Ryder BB gun gift mentioned in the movie “A Christmas Story.” But I didn’t get the Dream House. I got a plastic shelf.
Yes, my thrifty parents wanted me to use my imagination. “It has four floors!” my mother exclaimed. “It’s like an apartment building. You can store your books on it, too.” Gee, thanks, Mom. I always wanted a shelf. Can’t you just picture the elementary school conversations?
“I got a dirt bike!”
“I got a dog!”
“I got an electric scooter!”
And me? “Ooooh, guys, I can top this! I got a shelf!” :loser:
But this year, 25 years late I might add, Santa finally came through. My parents bought me a Barbie Dream House. And they had the nerve to install it in my daughter’s room.
Mom’s explanation? “It got lost in the mail.” Riiiiiight….
What gifts did you want for Christmas as a child that you didn’t get?
**Update: My “Call Story” for my first sale is up on the Pink Heart Society’s Blog. Stop by if you want to read the whole saga.
Also…Santa Claus brought me another present this year…but I’m not saying what until after the New Year! A little suspense, perhaps? 
Michelle posted in Writing @ 10:07 pm | Viewed 2584 times
Melissa Marsh Says:
Awww, that’s so sweet!
Let me see - I actually don’t remember what I didn’t get that I wanted.
Sounds like you had a very Merry Christmas!:rudolph:
Melissa Mc Says:
Enjoy the dream house!
I always wanted a puppy. I dreamed of walking downstairs and finding a puppy asleep in my stocking as it hung on the mantel.
Glad you had a Merry Christmas!
Rene Says:
Funny, I blogged about the Barbie Dream House yesterday.
I always asked for a horse and never got one. I remember asking for Supertramp’s “Breakfast in America” album and I got their “Crime of the Century” album instead. As it turned out, the latter was a better record.
Robyn Says:
Awww, cute!
My daughter got a trunk like that when she was eight, and it had a FREAKING SATIN BALLGOWN in it. I never knew when the prom queen was going to come in for breakfast with the peasants.
My current unfulfilled wish is to go on a Christmas cruise with just us, maybe some good friends- you know, people you actually want to be with- and get the latest give-her-this-diamond-and-you’ll-get-lucky necklace.
Nell Dixon Says:
I wanted a horse but never got one too. Love the pic of your daughter, she is so cute!
Nicole Reising Says:
Sounds like you guys had fun! I can’t think of anything I wanted, realistically anyhow
Have a good one!
Cole
Tori Lennox Says:
Sounds like a fun Christmas at your house! Love the tradition of gifts from the reindeer, elves, and Mrs. Claus, too!
Emma Sinclair Says:
She’s so cute in the princess stuff!!
I hate suspense…:(
Chris Keach Says:
I LOVE your “call” story! It brings me hope!
Oh, and I don’t like the kind of suspense you’re making us endure until the new year…
Kelly Says:
A trunk of dress up clothes? NOw that is a great idea!! My little sister would have gone to town with that one as a kid!
Sue aka MsCreativity Says:
Glad you all had a wonderful Christmas Michelle! I’ve just read your call story on PHS and it’s FANTASTIC!!!
Sue aka MsCreativity Says:
(oops I pressed wrong button before I’d finished!)
Ooh, a secret pressie too? Don’t keep us in suspense too long!
Happy New Year everyone!:woot:
Sue
mary beth Says:
LOL Michelle! That’s wonderful!
My big present I didn’t get as a kid was an Easy Bake Oven.
Merry Christmas.
Stacy Dawn Says:
LOL on the Barbie Dream House! Glad you had a good Christmas:rudolph: and hope you have a fabulous New Year!:streamer: