I'm one of those freaky planning kind of people - if you didn't already know this about me, you know now. I mean, measuring the 1/2 inch interval on a poke cake, c'mon!
I'm working on Christmas and it's July. I have decided on my little theme for Jacob's Christmas. Yes, I have a little theme every Christmas. Last year was construction. Dump truck, digger, and a bulldozer. This year...FIRE ENGINES! We did fire engines for his birthday last year, yes but, oddly, we didn't give him any fire engines. (I haven't themed his birthday yet, but, I'm thinking police cars if I can).
By the way - I am done with my Christmas shopping for everyone else. I finished in February. :)
I have been scouring the Internet for Fire Department shirts (that's all Jacob wants to wear). I have the basics, FDNY and Chicago covered. I posted on my local Freecycle site hoping to draw out a few things from the local firefighters (actually - I know there is a wife of one of them that posts there and I'm hoping she'll help me to order one for Jacob). If nothing comes of it, I'll call the chief and see if we can get on the list when they order. I think I'm also going to try Manistee and hopefully, our beloved St. Louis. I roped G'ma S into my plans and she's going to work on her connections (she has a friend in a department up north). Aunt Cindy started this - she contacted Quincy and another department by her. Of course, I've scoured eBay. Anyway - our plan is to at least order a shirt for Jacob from these departments when they order shirts for the year. Wish me luck!
It seems I'm always off on some goofy project, doesn't it? This morning I wanted to see if I could find fire truck material and sew Jacob some sheets for his bed, then I remembered that he's almost outgrown this toddler bed so why bother? I mean really? How many sets of toddler bed sheets does one kid need?
I had another realization today. Grandma and Grandpa S. get to share Christmas and Jacob's birthday with us this year. She called us initially the day after Jacob's birthday last year and we didn't meet them until after Christmas. I'm looking forward to those memories for Jacob. I also told Grandma S. this morning, "I'm so excited! Now I have someplace to hide Christmas presents!" Goofy thing about these old houses, they're huge but, there isn't any storage space!
P.S. I even found a little gift for Jeremy today. Even though we aren't exchanging gifts this year due to my camera - I just can't help it! Sorry honey. :(
I love you! I'm already planning Keaton's 1st birthday party, which is going to be themed "Curious George goes to the Circus" and just this morning I was thinking that I NEED to start working on Christmas gifts. Although you are WAY ahead of my on Christmas, I'm so glad to hear I'm not the only one thinking about it in July :)
ReplyDeleteI, like you, have most of my Christmas stuff done. I only have to renew some magazine subscriptions ;). Funny! Oh, and I may just need a shirt size for Mr. Jacob....that's all I'm gonna say. Sounds like he'll REALLY enjoy this years theme!!!
ReplyDeleteWhew! I thought I was the only one that was a crazy planner. Mmmm...comfort in numbers. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Kate - I'd been thinking about Keaton's 1st birthday too. I actually just mentioned it to Jeremy the other day. Now that I know your theme...
Amanda - you know, I forgot all about your FD connection sheesh, I would have emailed you about shirts (I almost typed 'shits' ha!). I don't know how I did that - then again, I get up to pee and forget where I was going! Anyway, I'm ordering a Youth Medium for Jacob in the shirts I ordered from Allegan. Thanks girl!
I have a few things done for Christmas, but many more to go. It is comforting to know that others are thinking about it and planning things this early, as well! We're all planners?!? I don't BELIEVE it! haha I'm also loving the birthday party themes, ladies. I can't wait to see how they turn out come December.
ReplyDeleteI don't even want to think about x-mas. I used to start in June, but since I've had kids, I can't. We are not doing much this year for x-mas because we are going to Florida in March, and I think they would rather go there for 2 weeks. Good luck on your hunt for firefighter stuff.
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