The tradition of having a Christmas stocking was not
something that was practiced in my home growing up. Not sure if it was a
cultural thing or not (Note to self: ask
mom about that), but I did not think twice about it until I spent my first
holiday with Derek and he brought it up. I think it went a little something like this:
Derek: Let's go buy our first pair of stockings!
Giselle: (blank stare)
Naturally, I panicked! I must have asked him a dozen
times, “How does this work again?” I just didn’t get it. Why do we have gifts to
give out from under the tree AND from a bedazzled sock? I still am not quite sure. But, I think
the tradition is …sweet… nonetheless. And I get a few extra goodies; who can complain about
that!
As much as I enjoy picking out something nice for someone and seeing the reactions that ensue,
it consumes me when it comes to gift buying for D. I think too much about it! This will be our
third “married Christmas” together and when stocking stuffing time came
around again, I felt the pressure creep on. HOWEVER, I decided to make a plan in
advance so that I would have time to brainstorm and get to pickin’ the goodies
early.
My plan? I thought it would be fun for Derek and me to work
off of the same ideas and see what we came up with for each other. So, I
drafted up a few guidelines to help our stocking stress stay at
bay. The only instruction is to fill the stockings with little things that
could tie back to the following five ideas (Set a $$$ limit too. Stick to the budget, people!):
1. Because I know you like
2. I want to see you in (or with)
3. A treat you enjoy
4. Something that reminds me of you
5. A trinket of love
Yeah, you can keep it as small, silly, thoughtful, G-rated, or you-know-what
rated, as you’d like between the two of you. Careful if the kiddos and fur pups are watching!
Santa's got nothing on you.
Feel free to borrow these, or have fun coming up with your own ideas. Be
sure to share; I could use some insight for next year. J
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