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  1. 12-08-2010, 10:39 AM #1
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    I'm feeling VERY accomplished!!

    I'm so proud of myself (and shocked!) I just had to share!

    My husband and I are black friday shoppers. Not the kind that camp out or get up at 3 am--we just get there early enough to get the door-buster prices before noon! This year I was especially determined to get as close to finished shopping in that one day as I was having surgery the following week and probably wouldn't want to shop for a while.
    I am happy to report that after a few days of recovery, I began wrapping the presents and realized that I am 99% done with Christmas shopping! I literally only have two small gifts to purchase! Also, this is the first year ever that I have my wrapping done too. Last year I was 8 1/2 months pregnant and wrapping presents on Christmas Eve...never again!!

    I hope many of you have this same accomplishment already this season. Some of you probably do ever year, but this is definately a new feeling for me!
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  2. 12-08-2010, 10:57 AM #2
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    Great job! I hope you are recovering well!

    I usually try to be done with everyone but my kids by Oct. I am really lagging!
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  3. 12-08-2010, 11:00 AM #3
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    Great job and I'm glad your recovery went well.
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  4. 12-08-2010, 11:11 AM #4
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    No wonder you're so excited!! Congratulations and mahalo for sharing the good news!!
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  5. 12-08-2010, 11:13 AM #5
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    Congrats on being almost finished!!

    I was like you last year, only I was due on 12/21, but I finished christmas shopping the DAY I went into labor (17th). I still had to recover and wrap gifts once back home. I said Never Again also, but this year is turning out the same way...

    You are my inspiration!! Great Job!!
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  6. 12-08-2010, 11:28 AM #6
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    Great Job, and glad you are recovering well.
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    Great job! I am glad you are feeling well.
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    Wtg! Hope you are taking it easy.
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  9. 12-08-2010, 01:15 PM #9
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    Great job! Remember to take some time out for yourself and rest!
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  10. 12-08-2010, 01:20 PM #10
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    Way to go!

    I have purchased ONE gift so far - and it's for DD#1's boyfriend, not even a family member. I'm planning on hitting it hard tomorrow, but of course we have a winter storm predicted.....
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    Great job.

    That way you have more time to relax and recover. Great planning.
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