I have to laugh-really laugh. My family is great although just doesn't know what to do with me at times.
I asked them what they thought of my latest handmade gift.
Child #1: Yes, I think that anyone would be glad to get something handmade. Good job, Mom.
Child #2: What is it? (This is the same child if I ask about how my outfit looks she will respond-it depends -are you staying home or going out? Brutal honesty...from this child.)
Husband (wise and previously been through the" make a Christmas gift season") : Who is this for? Any cookies this year? Have you thought about Christmas cards?
My response-
Child #1-Thanks
Child #2-It is a felted yarn basket. For you. Your only gift. What you have always wanted. To store your yarn. What every 16 year old wants.
Husband: No cookies this year. No Christmas card either. Make your own or start addressing cards.
Oh boy. Maybe there is a reason I stopped making gifts the month of Christmas.
Maybe I should of thought of it in July.
:):):)
Happy Sewing, my fiends. No friends, that is. Way too late to be blogging...
5 comments:
And your first born is just grateful she wasn't there to be asked the question! hee hee! :)
Step off the crazy-go-round and take a deep breath!
My 3 handmade gifts for this year are complete, just in need of yarn ends sewn in...am I planning on completing them...not anymore! And that's ok! It was about the process for me this year and I will wait to find recipients who I know will appreciate the handmade aspect of them.
Merry Christmas!
Child #1 speaks the truth.
You are very brave! I don't ask!
Too funny! Thanks for the laugh.
Aside from little school projects from my daughter, I haven't been given a homemade gift in decades. I've given them -- without much response from the recipients.
I'm actually thinking about making a few cookies (that's a few cookies--not a few kinds of cookies). Card? They'll get done, especially once the hubby writes the Christmas letter.
Happy Holidays!!!
Too funny! Thanks.
I made potholders for my friends this year. I'll be there when they're opened to see and hear reactions. Can't wait.
Kids! I absolutely laughed out loud at their responses - especially the "depends on whether you are staying home or going out." :-). Sounds like something mine would say - and they are all grown/married with their own kids. ARGH.
All the grandkids get money for Chanukah except my 2 year old, who gets Elmo. Easy.
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!
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