Jingle Bells....What??

I went Christmas shopping yesterday. We should write it down on the calendar, this is the earliest I have ever started shopping for Christmas. Usually I am a person who starts the weekend after Thanksgiving.

I have to admit. It wasn't as fun as it usually is when I go in December. There isn't Christmas stuff everywhere, there isn't Christmas music playing at all of the stores, the spirit just isn't there.

I had to do it though. As much as I wasn't in the "mood" to shop for Christmas yet, I needed to get a start and put some things into a layaway. We have three more kids to buy for this year. Number one being Alyssa, and I am sure we will spoil the heck out of her. (Along with everyone else in our family). With me only working part time, we need to be cautious of the expenses and make sure we buy for everyone we want to. I love to buy presents for people. I love to get creative and sometimes it really digs deep into my pockets. But by the time I notice it has made me broke, the idea is way too good to give it up.

We got some really neat things for Alyssa. We got her a activity table and a Baby Einstein video. We also got her this toy that you move the pieces all around that sticks to high chairs, strollers or tables. Of course this is only the beginning, but at least we have started. You know how kids first Christmas' are anyway, they love the paper more than the presents.

I hope that I haven't ruined one of the fun parts of Christmas. Although I love to decorate and have family get togethers. I am sure that I will be glad that I have started the shopping when it gets closer to Christmas and I am not completely broke without electricity.