Done with Christmas

I finished my Christmas shopping today. It was a little crowded at the mall but the sales were terrific. It was mostly at stores that are going out of business. It is amazing how good a store gets at selling when it is standing on it's last leg.

I went into a clothing store today, bought a few items and checked out. The weird part was, the employees were faster and friendlier than ever and the prices were fantastic. Makes you wonder why they didn't offer those things while still financially stable.

Anyway, it feels great to be done except for a few minor things like batteries and Christmas candy.

Twelve days before Christmas may be a record for me. I am usually shopping on December 24th. It's so much easier. I just take a shopping cart up and down the aisles picking up what is left. It wasn't what the family wanted but it was they received.

Won't they be surprised this year when they actually get something besides gift certificates to Applebees.