OK, I've never been good at waiting to give gifts. I suppose you could call me an enthusiastic giver! I've always been that way. I remember in elementary school, I couldn't wait to tell my sister what gift I got her. Emma's birthday is coming up towards the end of this month. I have no money, so I told Emma she could choose to have a party or a nice gift, but I couldn't afford both. She chose the gift. I've been talking and talking with her about what she might want. She gave me several suggestions, but finally settled on a Nintendo DS. This is about $40.00 more than I wanted to spend, but she's been so awesome lately, not complaining about the changes in lifestyle, and really helping around the house, so I went ahead and coughed up the extra $40.00. But, now, I have to wait.

Her birthday is over 2 weeks away, and now I will have to sit with this pink Nintendo DS here and not give it to her. Oh, I want to give it to her - today, when she gets off the bus! I really, really do. I can't, I know. That's why I'm writing about it here. She'll be really happy once she sees it - you know, on her birthday!
Oh, the sad torture of it all!

OK, I resolve to be strong. I will not give her the gift early, just because I want to see her reaction!!!

Sorry, boring entry - just call me McCain - man, was he boring last night!!!

I'll try to be more interesting next time!

knb