You'll Get More Than You Ever Give Away...

Guess what? Today is December 14, 2009 and I am officially done with my Christmas shopping. This may not seem impressive to some of you, but I am the queen of leaving "just a few things" for the last minute. I am not a procrastinator but I love to leave just one or two things...I do this with everything, I leave the conclusion of a paper, one bite of my dinner. I don't know what my problem is. But this year I have a blog and it's not as exciting to report I have a few things left than it is to say I AM DONE. Woooo! I am also really happy with all my presents, and I even bought 2 presents for a charity the first graders at my school are doing for kids in the social services program. I got to buy for a six year old girl, which was a lot of fun because I don't buy for any kids, but all I hear about is products for six year olds all day!

I even did some serious wrapping yesterday, though I can't say that is done (I have to leave SOMETHING right?).

Then I did some cardmaking. I am not really sending out Christmas cards this year because I just want to relax and enjoy the season (though...I haven't actually done that yet). I may send online cards so I can still let everyone know I am thinking of them...any recommendations for online cards? Anyway, I always make cards for my friends, principal, secretary, custodians at work. I also usually give them chocolate but this year I decided to not contribute to unhealthy holiday eating. Instead I got really tiny (as in under $5) gifts for my kindergarten team (can't tell you what they are though since one of them reads this blog- Hi Kathy!) and everyone else is just getting a card, oops! So the cards have to be good:

So...all this lovely shopping for others, are you wondering what I want for Christmas? I knew it!

I've been told I'm pretty easy to shop for and I think I really am. I truly cannot recall ANY present I've received that I did not love...with the exception of some of the food products I get from the kids that I can't eat, but I still appreciate them :) I basically love everything. I've never returned a present...ever. It's hard to go wrong with me especially if you include pink or green, Vera Bradley, clothes, gift cards...really it's hard to go wrong with me period.

However, there are some things I think it would be fun to get this year. I haven't really asked anyone for these gifts so I'm not expecting them, but I have got some really awesome ideas for people from some blog wish lists so I figured, why not jump on the bandwagon?

1. As stylish as it is to carry my lunch to work every day in grocery bags, how much more fun would it be to use this?

These come in awesome fun colors too...which only adds to the greatness.

2. It's no secret that Vera Bradley purses are one of those, I used to make fun of but now I love items. This new bag in the microfiber collection is so awesome, especially in black. It's called the "Commuter Bag" and there is really nothing "Commuter" about my 8 minute commute to work, but I still think it would be a great teacher bag, and fit my laptop on weekend trips!

3. I was blasted by bikers this fall for having the same bike helmet since I was 12. Oops, probably time for a new one. My only requirement? Pink! The darker the pink, the better.

4. Okay I've been practical enough, now it's time to start dreaming...

I am in love with the Iphone. I want one so bad. But I refuse to change my cell phone service, so not only will I need to GET an iphone, but I also will need Verizon to get the iphone. Is that too much to ask?
FINE. I could settle for this...

It would also be awesome if Santa wouldn't mind paying the extra $30 a month it will cost me to operate this beautiful piece of a equipment.

Dear Kelly,
Dream on.
Love, Santa

Dear Santa,
Fine. But can I have the lunch box?
Love, Kelly

What's on your wish list this year?