I Survived Black Friday

I don't remember the last time I went shopping on Black Friday. It's been awhile. But for years, Mom and I would wake at the crack of dawn and head out to the stores. We did "Santa" shopping for my Grampie so that his "little dolls" would have plenty of surprises under the tree. George (my brother) and I would sport elf hats as we put together many a mountain bikes, scooters, princess castles, you name it, we built it. The "little dolls", (my cousins) are now 16, 18 and 19…not so little anymore. Now I have MY little ones to" Santa" shop for and it has rekindled the joy and excitement I once felt for Christmas.

So, it the spirit of Santa shopping, I braved the stores this morning…well one store. I was only out for a little over an hour, and was able to finish up all the Santa shopping , plus some things for myself, the hubby, and the neighbors kids. I have a a little more to do, but I'm feeling really good about my progress. Next stop, Christmas decorations and tree. Hmm, think i'll wait 2 more weeks before putting the tree up. One less thing for the kids to destroy.