Christmas Shopping...

...is officially done!

Remember when I shared this list:

1. Get special cards and mail them ASAP - Ordered and mailed
   
2. Order stamps - Oops, still need to do this
   
3. Order picture Christmas cards, the picture was taken this morning (I have a 20% off coupon code for Kodak!) Ordered and awaiting arrival
   
4. Pick up a Christmas decoration for each of the girls' stockings (this is tradition, it is how our kids will have decorations for their own tree one year, each with a special story. The grandparents also send them, so each girl will get 3 a year). (Baby's special one with her name on it should be here any day now, but that one goes under the tree, she still gets a second one in her stocking) -Complete
   
5. Order one thing online for Mr. Pear - Complete
   
6. Mail some stuff. One more trip but the presents are wrapped, I just need to seal the boxes.
   

For me it is always easier when the shopping is all done, and everything that needs to be mailed is out the door.

Then I can focus on decorating, reading Christmas stories, baking, and wrapping presents for our girls! (Even though we don't go overboard at Christmas, wrapping still takes a while because I LOVE it! Why yes, I do make my own bows, why do you ask?)

Before the picture cards are delivered I do have to still write the Christmas letter. I have to confess that I have not started. I cannot figure out how much of the medical yuck to share with our family and friends. I don't want to dump on them, but also want to share what is going on in our lives. I guess I will figure it out. Any ideas for me?

Most years I buy special Christmas paper for the letter. This year I am planning on just stamping the letters with a nativity set I have. Nice and simple, but meaningful - plus I already have everything here!