I'm Up

Yup. I've been up since 4:10 this morning. My body knows...it's the day after Christmas!! It's the day that my sister, my mom, and I rush into Target and pounce on all the great deals. I usually do not wake up on time and am rushing to get ready. But this year I woke myself up before my alarm went off...so I figured I'd just be ready early this year.

You may be wondering, "Get ready? Why is she getting 'ready'?" Well, my sister and my mom always shower, do their make-up, and fix their hair for the 6am door opening. So, as the token red-head-pale-faced one of the bunch, I really cannot afford to be the only one without make-up on as well. It would just be frightening to the children out there.

You also may be wondering, "Tell me about those good deals at Target." Okay. I can do that. Target puts allllll their Christmas gear on 50% off the day after Christmas. I am able to grab those decorative items that I refused to pay full price for...but I'm also able to stock up on essential goods as well.
Staples I get most years:
wrapping paper, labels, stationary, tree items that follow my themes, Christmas-themed clothing for my child(ren), goodie bags, paper goods, cinnamon scented candles, etc.
Okay, so not all these items are "staples"--but they're important to me none-the-less.

Last year my sister couldn't go. She has just given birth about 9 days before. I am excited to have the full crew back.

Items I will be looking for this year in addition to the above mentioned:
Christmas tree bag (our box has just about bit it), mini-tree skirts, and plastic containers and/or baskets for all the little, tiny pieces of toys Margaret received this year. You wouldn't believe how much cr*p comes in a Mr. Potato Head Family Kit...more than what can fit in his pull-out supply holder.

Wish me luck.