Like the Graceful Dolphin, I shall Dive into the Chaotic Oceans!

                     According to Santa Claus, Emania was a VERY, VERY, VERY good girl this year. This child is spoiled ROTTEN. Urky and I went to the North Pole ( Walmart ) yesterday to talk to Santa ( Cashier ). We decided to write a check since we were low on cash, and just use christmas money and other stuff we get, to put in the bank towards rent and the check we wrote. So, before I begin telling you what she'll get on Christmas morning, here's the odds and ends we bought... I FINALLY bought one of those wrapping paper bins. I have wanted one for 3 years...LOL. We also bought beautiful decorated gift boxes for clothes and the hard to wrap stuff, along with beautiful bows, tape, new scizzors, and wrapping paper. We bought 4 rolls of wrapping paper, all of them beautiful. One package of 4 rolls was the regular easy to wrap paper, decorated in traditional paterns and fun pictures of green, red, white, and silver. Then we bought 4 rolls of this different kind, that was shiny and really pretty looking... its like foil... but smooth. Its nice because it dosen't rip easily, is easy to cut, and made for some BEAUTIFULLY wrapped presents. The only problems I found with them is a. they're slippery as ice, and b. they're a right BITCH when wrapping the sides because they don't just find and stay that way...so its a bit tricky. The shiny-foil type paper had one roll of shiny red with blended pictures of holly leaves, they was a silver roll with adorable dancing penguins, another red and green roll with Santa Claus and Rudolf all over, and the last one was shiny white with Santas and candy canes all over. Needless to say, I spent over 3 hours wrapping presents last night, and loved every second of it...until I was done and looked at the clock... TWELVE AM!!!??? Gods. I was so ready to hit the sack. Thank you Nathan for taking Emania to and from school today, mommies kinda bleagh...LOL.All the gifts are hidden in our storage area under a blanket... so Peanut can't see them when leaving or coming home, and so certain teenagers who should be sent to hades for a visit with THE Hades, don't see them either and try to break in. Thats sad...some people are so low they'll steal presents.

                  Anyways... these are the stocking stuffers - ( Yes I'm making you wait some more for the fun stuff ) -  Candy, Candy, more Candy, Bubble Bath, new christmas bows in hunter greens, creams, and burgandy's, a new toothbrush ( To save her precious teeth from the candy ), and some new shampoo. As a side note...we also bought Toby a stocking for cats...filled with catnip toys, balls, and other fun stuff. We saw Shorty ( Toby's former mom ) as we bought Tober's stocking...and she was laughing at how much we spoil him. I told her, " Thats my baby... he's my little buddy ", and explained that he's always at my side ready for snuggles and cuddles. This cat even likes being held... weirdo...LOL.

                     Ok... so... onto the COOL stuff. Nathan had picked out a GORGEOUS gift bag because there was one toy that was kinda awkward... a stuffed Goofy. Hehehe. Goofy is Emania's favorite Disney character because he makes her laugh. We also bought her a little stuffed Stitch ( From Lilo and Stich - One of her favorite cartoons ) that I actually wrapped. Lets see... Her present from daddy is a wooden train set we found for $15 ( Gotta love Kid Connects ) and her present from Mommy is a Barbie Fairy Topia thats she's wanted for the last year. Nate and I are also giving her each a set of miniture utensils for her kitchen. She's also getting a Barbie Mermaid, Dora the Explorer bath toy set, two My Little Ponies, a new baby doll that comes with accesories, baby bottles for her new baby, a diaper bag complete with pretend diaper, and a Lap Top Art Set that will be perfect for road trips or coloring on the couch. She got eight puzzles ( 4 in each package ), a Hungry Hungry Hippo game ( We couldn't find Wack-a-Mole ), Strawberry Shortcake slippers, and new shiny black Peggy Sue shoes. Clothing wise she got a Santa Claus dress that Nate picked out, a pink sweatsuit that has camaflose on it, another pink jogging suit with butterflies that Nate picked out, some underwear, and a Christmas dress I found that has a sage green top, and a lacy cream skirt, with a little bugandy rose on the waist line. I also found this ADORABLE white fur cape that matches pefectly with the dress...she's gonna look like a little diva...hehehehe. I'm sure she'll love all her gifts... I'm so thankful to a couple of people who are making this possible. Remember, what goes around comes around...I won't forget your kindness and love.

                 On a comical note, Nate was trying desperately to get me to buy a new stocking... that had a singing Rudolf head. It was beyond adorable... but I was trying to budget money...LOL. Gods I love christmas shopping. Throughout this week I've gotta get my parents gifts, and the Weasels. The Weasels are getting some new toys, and I wanna find my brother a White Sox hat. Dad, I'm thinking candy and the new Carrie Underwood CD intitled " Timeless " unless my mom already bought it for him. My mom...I have no idea. I'm thinking candles, a bath set, maybe a nice sweater... we'll see. I always think of something...

                   Enjoy this last week before christmas guys... this is when the magic happens. Try to keep your chin up, brave the cold, and keep a little joy in your hearts. Bake cookies, go to parties, call a family member, or go out for coffee with a friend... Tis the season of giving love.... Merry Christmas, Happy Hanuka, Yuletide Greetings, Happy Qwanza, Merry Winter Solstice, and Happy Holidays.

                   Oh Come all ye Faithful...Joyful and Triumphant!!!