Can’t Wait Till Christmas

November 4, 2008 - Posted by Julie

Crossing away each box on my table calendar. Looking forward to reach the box with number 19 in the month of December. Yup, that should be my last day of work before I go off on Christmas holiday (that is if my boss approve my leave. *finger crossed*). 

I am so excited that it’s November now. And that gives me a good reason to shop and spend.

HE: Why are you buying this, Darling?
ME: Oh, for the kids’ Christmas present!
HE: *Nod his head indicate can buy*

So now you get what I meant by good reason to shop and spend? I have a collection of stuff which I bought over the time whenever I spotted a good bargain and nice stuff. So when it comes to someone’s birthday or Christmas, I don’t have to shop at the last minute. I rummaged through my collection yesterday and fulfilled almost 60% of my gift list. Leaving the remaining 40% as a reason to shop. Hehe…

My Christmas gift list is getting longer each year as we have new addition in the family each year. Gifts for my Darling, Jonathan boy, my parents, 5 sisters, 7 BIL, 8 nieces, 3 nephews, MIL, 2 SIL, 1 SIL-to-be. One family needs to buy for almost 20 person and so I have 6 of us (my sisters & me) in the family, that makes 20 x 6 = 120 gifts. The foot of the Christmas tree will always overflow with lots of presents and some hanging on the tree.

That was our 7 feet Christmas tree last year. 

That reminds me that I need to shop for a Christmas tree this year as I gave away my Christmas tree to my sis. I’m looking for a much bushier tree. I know there are names to different kinds of trees. I’m also thinking of a fiber optic tree. Any recommendation?

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18 Comments

  1. mc says:

    WOW! What wonderful big family christmases you have! definitely something to look forward to!

    ... on July November 5th, 2008
  2. Ann says:

    WAH…..my Christmas is small. No Christmas tree and no big gatherings. I miss those….

    ... on July November 5th, 2008
  3. huisia says:

    oh..you remind me to take out my Christmas tree and do some decorations.

    ... on July November 5th, 2008
  4. Karen says:

    *my pen fall down from my hand* Huge family you have. Pls share with us if you find any good deals on christmas tree/decorations.

    ... on July November 5th, 2008
  5. littlelamb says:

    my fiber optic one lasted me 3 yrs..then the motor spoiled. then cheaper to get a new one rather than repairing. there is one shop near Petaling Street that specializes on Xmas Tree and Deco at wholesale price…

    That’s a lot of pressies…. Philip got share or not?? *wink*

    ... on July November 5th, 2008
  6. Ryan's mami says:

    Waa… what a big family you’ve got!
    The tree full of pressies… so nice.

    ... on July November 6th, 2008
  7. Adrine says:

    Dec 19 onwards….. that’s a nice long leave 🙂

    ... on July November 6th, 2008
  8. christine says:

    wah… what huge family you have and 120 presents? we’ve been having christmas parties for the last 2 years for family and friends but still deciding about this year. with lyan fung around, i don’t know how i’m going to get things done. hmmm….

    ... on July November 7th, 2008
  9. andrewjune says:

    ahh we are listening to xmas carols now…so soothing and nice to hear those songs…
    you’ve a wonderful xmas tree! it’s so big. nice and wow, with lots of pressies!

    if you do come to pg for xmas, do let me know!

    ... on July November 7th, 2008
  10. Joanne Tiew says:

    I also plan to have a x’mas tree for this year. But I just dono where to buy a nice one…

    ... on July November 8th, 2008
  11. Julie says:

    MC – Chistmas is always the biggest event for my family. Looking forward to it every year.

    Ann – Time to put up the Christmas tree this year. Can consider aombine Christmas celebration with your family and in-laws. *wink*

    HuiSia – Jo and Eli must be very happy to help in putting up the tree.

    Karen – Ok, but you are not in KL wor.

    Littlelamb – Never been to Petaling Street to search for Christmas item. Will sure go this time. Won’t miss out Philip’s present… 😛

    Ryan’s mami – My parents have 6 daughters ler…huge and noisy family hor?

    Adrine – My boss yet to approve my leave ler…

    Christine – With Lyan Fung around, Christmas is more meaningful. Can think of catering.

    June – That reminds me to take out my Christmas CD and cassetes. Joy to the world…

    Joanne – Start shopping around now. A big headache we’re gonna have in deciding what kind of Christmas tree to buy.

    ... on July November 8th, 2008
  12. karenyiau says:

    I always admire those families with nice christmas tress and decorations, it’s just pretty! 🙂

    Btw, got a tag for you, hope you have time for it.

    ... on July November 10th, 2008
  13. Mery says:

    Nice Xmas tree…I also looking forward for Dec holiday.

    ... on July November 10th, 2008
  14. yugene says:

    when I saw 120 gifts, I already pengsan!! 🙂

    Enjoy shopping ya!!

    ... on July November 10th, 2008
  15. Aunty Next Door says:

    Haha! All this years I don’t bother to count. The gifts just grew and grew. Thanks for the numbers. *I also wanna pengsan*

    ... on July November 11th, 2008
  16. Babynme says:

    We are looking forward to our Christmas this year too because we will be celebrating with Ryan for the first time. We have a fibre optic tree for many years now. Don’t have to worry about the strands and strands of lights to wrap around the tree. Hope you have a wonderful christmas. THIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY, FA-LA-LA-LA-LA LA-LA-LA-LA

    ... on July November 13th, 2008
  17. lil prince's mum says:

    Looking forward for Xmas, too!

    ... on July November 14th, 2008
  18. Joanne Tiew says:

    Is true on what you have said Julie. I think I must start looking for the right X’mas tree next week when I go shopping.

    ... on July November 18th, 2008

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