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DECEMBER 21, 2010
The Perfect Gift!
This morning while reading my rss feeds from blogs here and yonder, I read one about The Perfect Gift. Staff of some publishing house recounted the one gift they were given for Christmas that had that wow factor. This started me reminiscing  about what gift was a genuine surprise and memory maker.

One Christmas season way back when I was 16 I wanted only one thing. I truly never thought I would get it but craved it just the same. Came Christmas morning and I opened the usual suspects, the pajamas, a book, sweater, socks, etc., but definitely not the top gift on my list. Oh, just one one more package and parents with that "cat ate the canary" look on their faces. Very carefully unwrapping the present, could it be?, hoping against hope, I can still remember the feeling of peeling that paper, and then wonder of wonder, there it was, the gift I coveted! The actual gift seems kind of funny now, it was my very own pink princess phone, one I could have in my bedroom to talk to my friends without nosy brothers listening in. But the love with which it was given has lasted a lifetime.

How about you? Do you have a memory to share? We'd love to hear about your own perfect gift!


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Staca said, on Jan. 5 at 11:56AM
Awww, a pink princess phone!!! Lately I have been looking at gifts differently. The most touching gifts I have gotten recently are- a book from my Mom ( :) ) about going back to school as an adult. This was touching because I know she supports me and always has. A beautiful card that my daughter made me for my birthday telling me how she would not be doing so well without me. A heartfelt card from my boyfriend for Christmas. (I always told him that's what I want and this year he listened!) These are the best gifts- they really mean something and are so thoughtful!

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CarolK said, on Jan. 5 at 1:34PM
It is amazing how our idea of gift changes as we get older. Glad you like the book your mom gave you LOL. She does know how to pick good books and she is very proud that you are going back to school. Very nice that both your daughter and boyfriend are able to put their hearts on paper for you. Sounds like you had a great Christmas, too!

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