Slacker

That's right, I am a slacker this year when it comes to putting up my Christmas decorations. I usually do it on the day after turkey day, but not this year. I was so exhausted from shopping, that I took a nap. Why work putting up decorations when you have a few free hours to yourself to catch up on some sleep?

I am going to try to put them up today. Our Christmas tree will be somewhat of a pain this year. I have to make sure that it is securely in place since I don't want the cat to pull it down. I also will need to keep all the breakable ornaments on the top of the tree so the boys don't mess them up.

Another way that I get ready for C-mas is by wrapping up all purchased gifts and placing them under the tree. I really don't think I will be able to do it this year. I don't want to risk the cat or the boys ripping or eating the paper. The last thing I want to do is re-wrap Christmas gifts.

I need to go through all the gifts I have bought and see what else I need. I have a tendency to buy gift type items throughout the year for no one in particular. Those items need assigned to someone so I know exactly who on my list still needs a present.

I know one person in particular who is hard to shop for. I have the hardest time trying to find things for my one and only bro. He means a lot to me and I want to show it with the perfect gift. He is 18 and a senior in high school. All he thinks about is girls (already has one), the military (not for sale), and sky diving (to expensive). I could get him a gift cert, but those are so impersonal. He likes video games, but there are so many out there and it not really a meaningful gift. If that is what he wants, I guess it is meaningful, but I really want to find something special for him.

Any ideas?