Christmas for me is about giving gifts and seeing the reactions I get. It probably comes from my constant need for approval. Unfortunately, our family rips through the gifts so fast, that there are not many reactions.
When I think of my favorite Christmas reactions, I have to think of three years ago with my hubby and last year with my mom. Three years ago, I gave Jay a PS 2 which he had no clue was coming. It was a total shock for him and he was appropiately surprised and thankful.
I have the ability to get the completely wrong thing for my mom. Either she doesn't like it, or it's just not that great. It's a talent that I have. My siblings tend to do well with her, I just trip up and screw it up a lot. Last year, it was finally different for me. I made my mom a scrapbook of all of us kids growing up. She loved it so much she cried. That was the BEST reaction I've ever gotten.
I have our 2nd annual Pre-school Preview Night tonight and I am actually all caught up and ready to go. No last minute running around crazy or feeling behind. Good planning really does work!
Today is also day 1 on Lexapro. My doctor finally prescribed an anti-depressant to help with the depression, the anxiety, and the panic attacks. Unfortunately, some side effects are anxiety and panic attacks. I am starting pretty gradually on it, so hopefully the side effects won't be too bad. I am, however, not allowed to drink on this medication, so my 30th birthday is going to be a really riot, I'm sure.
Mom adored the scrapbook, and I always buy her exactly what she tells me she wants. Sometimes, I don't think she likes surprises so much.
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