my wish book {a grown-up Christmas list.}

I remember getting the Sears Christmas Wish Book catalog in the mail when I was child.  I would pour over the toy section, marking each of the items that made my heart skip.  I was a pretty spoiled little girl, so usually, many of those things were under my tree.  I'm thankful for fun Christmas morning surprises and memories.

And now I long to create those special memories for my children.  In fact, I could give a flip if I even open one present for me.  Truly.  I want every budgeted nickel to go toward putting smiles on their faces and cute little footed pj's on their bodies come Christmas morning.  

But, just 'cause there will always be a kid inside of me at Christmas, I've put together my own Wish Book of sorts.....just in case Ellen or Oprah or Steve Jobs or Santa pick up on this fantastic little blog and want to gift me with any of the following items.  

1.

Well, I don't know about you, but I can hardly wait.  (Releasing in Feb...pre-order now!)

2.

It's time for an upgrade. 

3.

My crazy hair NEEDS this cuteness.  And my fantasy needs some stocking stuffers.

4. 

*sigh*

5. 

I would make every meal for the rest of our lives.  (NOT)  But I would make peanut butter from scratch.  I had some made in one of these things at the state fair and never eat peanut butter without thinking about how I could make it...healthier & tastier.  

Tastier isn't a word.

6. 

Let's just say I have no jeans.  My one and only 3.5+ year old pair recently developed too many holes in too many unacceptable areas.  A Garnet Hill gift card could help spiff up my icky "stay-at-home-mom" wardrobe.  (A quick fantasy flip through of their winter catalog resulted in an imaginary $3,000 credit card bill.)

7.  

Love x2.

8.  

Pottery Barn.  

9.

Who left me alone at www.apple.com???

10.

Please help!  I need to pry myself away from all the goodies... 

11.

Oh, 'scuse me.  That was just silly.  

12.  

Yep.

13. 

I just love the button.  

14.  

FYI - Size 10.

15.

Cute little book...

16.

Can't.  Stop.  Looking.  At.  Apple.com.

17.  

This awesome wrap from Kove Handmade on Etsy.com.  

18.

Mmmmmmmmmm.

19.  

It's not OK with me that I've asked for a washer/dryer set (AND a dishwasher, see #18) for my imaginary Christmas presents.  What guy would ask for this?  Oh, the plight of a woman...

20.

Since I had the whole washer/dryer breakdown, I thought we'd end on a high note.  An Eric Clapton Signature Strat.  I feel awesome again.

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I could go all day, but chores and kids are calling.  

You should really do yourself a favor and make a wish list.  

It's super fun.