"Sew very old one! Sew like the wind!"

My parents gave me a sewing machine for Christmas. I definitely didn't expect it, but I'm not disappointed at all. Where they got the idea, I can only imagine. Perhaps the conversation went something like this:

"Do you have any ideas for Tara's Christmas?"

"What's on her list?"

"Nothing good. She wants High School Musical 2. She needs to grow up; I refuse to give her something so childish."

"How about a sewing machine? That's 'grown up', right?"

"Brilliant."

Okay, so probably not. But I am pleased. I have so many things that must be hemmed since I'm short and the world of fashion is devoted to the tall. Beyond hemming, we'll see what happens. Maybe I'll make a caftan!!

I was also given a remote control car (YAY!), a new bedspread and blanket, a sleeping bag, and a couple movies. I feel very blessed, and well taken care of.

And now I have the Christmas Break before me. I'm sure it will be very full of friends, family and fun. Its filling up quite fast, actually. Tomorrow I have a "playdate" with Arianne; Friday is the "Man vs. Wild" marathon on Discovery Channel; and Saturday is booked solid already. Oh my...