Wednesday, November 12, 2008

I can't hold it [in] any longer.

Remember the Gift Giving Elf I warned you about?

Well.

She's excited to announce that it's time to dispense her first packages into 3 unknowingly oblivious mailboxes. If you left an "ok" to be added to the gift receiving recipients list of 4under3, then your name and snail mail address is snuggled in a rod iron basket next to my computer monitor. When I complete a new, crafty eye candy item or find a much loved cutsie item while I'm out and about, I pull a name, package said item, and send it off a sailing. All this done in efforts of calming my compulsion to give.

I can't wait!

I know, I'm kinda spoiling the surprise here. But I just couldn't hold it in any longer. I mean, look at those Christmas books in all their ribbon-and-pretty-paper glory! As much as I love them, I love it more to give them away.

If you're eagerly awaiting the names of those receiving these part ornaments part books, don't worry. I'll share them in a couple of days, giving the delivery team enough time to distribute the surprises.

I'm even biting my nails because of all this excitement and suspense. I love surprises. Like when Mr. Marvelous surprised me with a 5am Hot Air Balloon ride. Or when my MIL surprised me with an hour long Facial Massage just 2 hours prior to the appointment.

But even more, I love to do the surprising. It feels good. Kind of like the heat radiating from the fireplace right now. That feels good too.

12 comments:

Kelly said...

I too lobe giving. My poor husband doesn't like it even though he understands me. I love watching people's faces as they see what I have chosen for them. It makes the best memories.

Kelly said...

I meant love giving. I need to proof read before I hit send

mrs boo radley said...

When your post title appeared in my blog reader, I thought you were announcing something about a B-A-B-Y...

I need to send you a Christmas goodie! Will you pretty please e-mail me your snail mail addy?

thaitrait at gmail dot com

xo,
l e a h

Stephanie said...

Isn't giving just great! Somehow brightens everything up!!! They look lovely and gorgeous!

Alicia O. & the gang said...

Oh goodness...very very charming! PICK ME PICK ME! Ok well...I guess I am barely short of begging so I'll stop! You are so creative....did you ever make new dresses for the girls? YOu had posted about going to your favorite fabric store.

Anonymous said...

So adorable! I wish I could strap myself down and do more creative stuff with you/like you! The burp rags we made were my last "creative" thing, and I didn't even really help. I just watched you widdle away while I waddled around!
ha.
miss you.
-Nicole VP

Kar said...

oooo ooo ooo...is there still a chance to get my name snuggled in your rod iron basket for this fellow mom of twins plus 2? pretty pretty please?

I'm in the book!

Melanie, Who am I ? said...

Did you make those today instead of calling me back? Too cute! I have MOPS in the am, but will be home in the afternoon.

Lindsay said...

OH no I want to be tucked away in the iron basket next to your computer! Am I too late?

Anyway, just wanted to say Happy Thursday! :) I love your blog!

Anonymous said...

By the looks of it, I'm assuming your taking late orders for a spot in the basket.

Can I email you now? I will anyways, then you can decide.

gina said...

those are cute!!

joyful1 said...

I want in that basket too!
~joy