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It’s almost Christmas time and we are getting it all done one list at a time…
When it comes to celebrations I have an unbridled compulsion to write list after list and organize every event to the umpth degree! Honestly, it doesn’t even matter the size of the celebration, holiday or event – It better have been written down and detailed to no end. I’m not certain what happened in my childhood that brought me to this place… All I can say is it calms me and keeps everything tidy and on track! While others may call it mildly batty, I have come to accept this as an exceptional trait of sanity.
Each year…
My children join many children this time of year, in the writing of their Christmas Wish Lists! Each year the same scene plays out for their hopeful little lists:
- They pull printer paper from the printer tray. (Argh..)
- They write a great list—then lose it ☹
- Grandparents call asking for said list (It’s nowhere to be found).
- They pull another piece of paper and diligently try their hardest to remember what they wrote and somehow end up with more on this list than their original, or in some cases forget items entirely (odd, I know)
- We successfully purchase revised wish list items.
- After Christmas, the lists ends up under a bed or in a pile of mail on the counter, crinkled and sad.
This is not a dramatization…these are the facts!
This year will be different…
I finally broke down and created a “fancy wish list” for them (well for all of us), it’s cute AND very informative! It is actually festive and fancy enough to live on our fridge, this way when the grandparents and family members, call looking for gift ideas we can e-mail it, take a picture and send it as a text. The part that makes me happy is there’s an area for their age! It is no longer a random piece of paper that is easily tossed, and I can keep it as a memento to look back on. The best part is I’d like to share it with you as well. Just click below and they’ll have their own “Christmas Wish list”.
What was your favorite Christmas Gift as a child?
Thank you to my dear friend Cadan for contributing this awesome printable!
That would be great for my oldest – he always wants things throughout the year, but when we pull out a paper for him to do a Christmas list, he just forgets
Thank you so much! I love Christmas printables like these!
This would make things so much easier! I can never remember what my kids want, they really need to write it down!
These are super cute!!! I’ve been making a gift list similar to this for a while (helps out SO much) but not having any littles yet, I don’t have a list like the “wish” one! Thank you!
Ohhh thanks for these! They look so pretty! I love organizing sheets!
I love lists and I live that you obsessively organize things. Kindred spirits.
Kindred indeed Margarita! 🙂
Thank you so much for the downloads and tips and suggestions. I haven’t made a Christmas wishlist but I should…
You are very welcome Terri! Thanks for taking the time to read the post too! 🙂 Now you have your own wish list! My husband even wrote up his wishes on the list. Funny things happen when adults are asked such questions as “Age” and favorite flavors…
Sad how not many people do this anymore; letters to Santa are so cute!
Omg these look like some really cylute printables 🙂 absolutely love itttt
I’m going to download them. So cute! I can’t remember my favorite Christmas gift as a child. Probably a toy. 🙂
This is such a great idea, I love it. I also like the favorite things part, these things make such great memories for later.
Glad I’m not the only one who ‘argh’s’ about the kids using the printer to get paper. 😉
The list is a good idea. We’ve got to get out and get our shopping done or we’re going to miss Christmas entirely, lol
That’s hilarious Rosey! It’s nice to hear there are other parents out there who feel the pain of the “disappearing printer paper”. Happy shopping 🙂
These printables are great. I seriously need the gift giving log. I start off well and by mid December I have already forgotten what I got, especially when I buy Christmas year-round.
Love the gift log. That will definitely come in handy this season.
I always save the Christmas lists that our kids have made through the years. It is interesting to look back on them. Great ideas.
Oh my goodness, this is just what I needed! I get so disorganized with all my noted jotted down here & there that I always forget a big gift I had meant to get.
Melissa, I ended up printing mine front and back, which helped me save paper also. It’s not always easy staying organized this time of year….so happy to hear these will be of great use to you !
The gift giving log is just too cute. I love how you can have children help you too.
These are great! I would fill out a wish list for each of my children, make copies, and then give them out to family members that wish to get them something! Save a lot of time and each person will know exactly what they would like!
These look really cool. I love this time of year. I will have to check these out.
I definitely need these downloads! They’ll come in handy for my son for sure!
I love that wish list printable. My kids never really write theirs down.. They just tell me. I thinking having these would be neat though to help them remember they already asked for something specific.
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing this.
This is such an amazing idea! I’m going to print some out. I love hanging onto memories like this.
I like this idea. We like lists for everything. Loo
What a great printable idea! I love the creativity factor and all things that involve tracking how children grow.
Those are great and will come in handy! My son always says surprise me lol. Thanks!
Such an awesome printable idea! Thanks for sharing these with us. Makes holiday gift giving a lot easier!
These are such useful and pretty layouts! I’ll be printing some out today 🙂
This is such a wicked idea, especially for those who have family overseas! My son’s grandparents always want ot know these kinds of things but ask numerous times through the year. This would be very helpful, even after Christmas!
Using the after Christmas is a great idea Alysia. Anything to help us organize their wishes and get them to family members!!
These are great! Right now I am looking for Christmas Tags 🙂
This is a great printable! Thanks! My favorite toy as a girl? Probably Cabbage Patch Kids!