Santa and Adults
By webeishere
@webeishere (36313)
United States
December 18, 2007 2:39pm CST
This discussion was inspired by a response in another of my discussions. I buy myself something each year and wrap it. I tag it to Bob from Santa. My family thinks I am crazy but it's something I've done for many years and will continue doing as I think it's fun and cool. I love it. Maybe I haven't grown up yet? Well I know thats the truth. Ask my kids and wife. It's never anything real big nor exspensive. Just something I needed. Like socks, underwear, gloves etc. HAHAHA! Do you buy yourself a gift each year tagging it as being from Santa?
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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24 responses
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
18 Dec 07
I love doing this. Why I have no idea really. HAHAHAHA!!
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@PurpleTeddyBear (6685)
• Canada
18 Dec 07
I always get my hubby little gifts and put from Santa on the tag too, and put them in his stocking! He does the same thing for me too!
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@terri0824 (4991)
• United States
18 Dec 07
Nope I can't say that I ever have done this before. I am guessing you started this when the kids were younger. That way it made you look like you got a gift from Santa too! I think if I did do that it would be something more than underwear or socks!
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
18 Dec 07
I did this when I was a child, right after learning Santa was a hoax. HAHAHA!! I can't afford much more than socks after I buy for everyone else. HAHAHA!!
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
19 Dec 07
I think if I didn't do this Santa would
worry that he missed my house. HAHAHAHA!!
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@rx4life (1930)
• United States
19 Dec 07
And why should the fun end when are of a grown up age ( notice I didn't say we are grown up)...of course I am much your elder..but I still haven't grown up!!! I love the Santa gift idea...I still believe in him...and sometimes he hides little gifts in my Christmas sock..I know it's him...and I love it!!
When I was in the second grade ( a few years ago) Santa walked right in our front door while we were all sitting in the living room..he had a huge sack of toys and gave me just the doll I had wanted and asked for...my brothers each got exactly what they had asked for too..We were all in shock..my dad looked the most surprised...it was the best memory..our whole family still talks about it..I was just telling my grandkids that story last night...it still makes me tingly when I remember that night...
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
19 Dec 07
I'll never grow up, I refuse to. HAHAHA! He tags mine so I DO
know it's from him. He even uses the same wrapping paper I have
which I think is awesome as well. He really knows my tastes in everything come the holidays. HAHAHAHA!! That's a great memory.
Thanks for sharing it here as well.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
19 Dec 07
Santa for me has used the same paper as few years imn a row now.
I think he gets his paper at the Dollar Store. HAHAHA!!
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@rx4life (1930)
• United States
19 Dec 07
My children comment to this day that the paper Santa used was NEVER seen on anything again...that Santa..he can be so tricky...he tries to fool you by using your paper...and with us he never used the same paper twice..
A jolly little trickster!!!
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@PurpleTeddyBear (6685)
• Canada
18 Dec 07
Hi Grandpa Bob!
That is just too cute! I have never bought myself something and put it from Santa. Hmmmm! What a great idea (more loot for me that way) lol. I think I might so that then my daughter doesn't ask why I never got anything from Santa. She might then think I'm a bad mommy! Merry Christmas to you and your family hun!
Luv & Hugzz, PurpleTeddyBear.
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
18 Dec 07
I think that's why I do it. It makes me feel special being the only adult to get a gift from the Jolly Old Man in Red. HAHAHAHA!! I don't think I started this for the kids. I did it when I was a child as well. HAHAHAHA! So I have litterally been Santa for many years then my kids actually know. Hmmmm? Hee hee.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@PurpleTeddyBear (6685)
• Canada
21 Dec 07
I could see how that could make you feel special so I say go for it! Hopefully I will get some nice goodies from Santa too! As I said my hubby and I do a stocking for eachother, and I think it's neat! I love getting him little prezzies, and seeing him happy! Am looking forward to next year, my daughter will be 2 1/2 so she will be more into Christmas I think ;)
@mamasan34 (6518)
• United States
18 Dec 07
I can't say I necessarily wrap it and put it under the tree, but since my husband isn't here, I will give myself something to enjoy. But that could be the start of a new tradition around here! LOL
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
18 Dec 07
Come on now. Get in the Christmas Spirit.
Wrap it and tag it from Santa.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@palonghorn (5479)
• United States
18 Dec 07
I guess in a way I do, I always make sure Santa leaves something in everyone's stocking, including the dog's. However, this year I did buy myself something a little on the expensive side for me, I got myself a laptop, and figured it was my Christmas gift to me. I normally don't buy myself a gift, because for many years, through two marriages, I bought all the presents, including my own, and wrapped them to put under the tree. I am now with a wonderful man that loves surprising me for Christmas, in fact, he wrapped my presents last night, I have no clue! But, he is actually worse than a kid wanting to open their own presents, in that he can't wait for me to open mine! The past two years I have received early Christmas presents because he couldn't wait, I also had presents to unwrap Christmas morning lol And I'd rather him shop, and surprise me then for me to buy my own and wrap it.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
18 Dec 07
Hey! That was supposed to be my laptop. I asked all my family and friendfs for one for a gift this year. Now send it to me please? HAHAHA! I always try to open mine last as I am the one that hands the figts to my wife, dad, the kids, and to our grandsons. I like seeing their eyes then open mine after. Maybe I just like all the eyes focused on me at one time huh? Probably. HAHAHA!!
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
19 Dec 07
Yeah but........
You still have my laptop. HAHAHAHA!!
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@palonghorn (5479)
• United States
19 Dec 07
Well, I guess Santa thought I had been a good girl this year, and I guess he didn't want to carry that far. But hey it works great, and I really like it. I'm thinking maybe it's the wanting everyone to watch you! LOL
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@Polly1 (12645)
• United States
19 Dec 07
Hey whatever floats your boat. If you want to buy yourself something and believe its from Santa, go for it, hehe. I have a Santa Suit, I put it on the other night, and came into the living room HoHoHo-ing and Merry Christmas. My grandsons where here. The big ones didn't let on. Well the little one went along with it too. After I changed and came back. The little one (he is almost 3 yrs.) informed me, that I was Santa Claus. Now when he sees Santa he says its me. Merry Christmas Bob, I hope its the best one ever for you and your family. I also hope you and Debbie have a wonderful time at the casino, I hope you win big too. Take care.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
19 Dec 07
And you didn't come to my house Santa? Well thank you very much. NOT!!! HAHAHAHA! I'd love to win. Even a small amount would be nice. Thanks. Cute about the 3 yr old. They're smarter than we think most times huh?
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!`
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@Ravenladyj (22904)
• United States
19 Dec 07
OMG I love that idea!! I've never done it before but I think I'm going to start as of this yr LOL
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
19 Dec 07
Better be quick. Not many shopping days left.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@vanities (11395)
• Davao, Philippines
19 Dec 07
well i think its only the physical thing that will grow old..there is always a part in our heart that remains to be young...nope i dont buy myself gift..maybe your weird lol or maybe your just very playful and really love the christmas season..
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
19 Dec 07
I've been yopung at heart forever. Sometimes I think my wife hates
that because of the way I act. Oh well. She's been with me over 32 years she should know by now. Hahahaha! Thanks.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BBB !!~
@rsa101 (37969)
• Philippines
19 Dec 07
I wish I could do that to myself but I think I am pretty much over with Santa anymore. I outgrew that idea of santa thing and now if ever I want something for myself I do acknowledge it coming from me. But I think its nice if you still feel the rpesence of Santa in your life.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
19 Dec 07
So did I but he still comes to my house anyhow.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@blackbriar (9076)
• United States
19 Dec 07
If your getting a gift from Santa every year, does that mean you have been a good boy every year? After all, only good boys and girls get presents from Santa.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
19 Dec 07
But of course. I've never been on the
naughty side of his list. Hee hee!!!
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@peanutjar (5198)
• Canada
19 Dec 07
Hahaha!Dont worry,i do the same too,hehe!I usually buy myself some perfume that i want,wrap it and put it in "my" christmas sock with a box of chocolates or mittens that ive wrapped also.My boyfriend laughs at me when i dig into my sock and have a big smile on my face and say "I wonder what santa brought mommy!?"and act like its a total mystery,plus it humours my daughter,haha!Even one under the tree too sometimes,like a sweater that my boyriend "FORGOT" to get me,but i did at the last second before the store closed!GRRR!All wrapped pretty with a bow that says "TO:Peanutjar,haha(gotcha!)...FROM:SANTA xoxo,hahaha!I dont care if people think im crazy,im just in the spirit of things and why not buy&wrap a gift for ourselves,its like any other gift or thing we buy for us,except its wrapped,hehe:)
Peanutjar:)
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
19 Dec 07
I don't get a stocking so mine is always under the tree.
Good fun isn't it?
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@blueunicorn (2401)
• United States
18 Dec 07
I do get myself something and put it under the tree from Santa. Last year I didn't do this, and I thought my girls were going to cry. They were 4 and 5 years old at the time, and they thought Santa had forgotten me. They really didn't want to open their gifts because they thought something was wrong. I felt terrible. You know, it's just nice to know there is something under the tree for me to open. My husband and I don't exchange gifts, but I still do a stocking and small gift for each of us so it's not ONLY about the kids. This year my hubby has a "real" gift under the tree, though, that he is not expecting. I still have my dollar store Santa gift, but I'm okay with that.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
18 Dec 07
Awwww. They may have thought you were on Santa's naughty list not the nice list. That's still cute though about the girls crying. Why don't you two buy each other gifts may I ask? At elast you do the stockings with him. I love the Dollar Stores. HAHAHA! Happy Holidays to you all.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@blueunicorn (2401)
• United States
18 Dec 07
My husband and I started our relationship not giving gifts on Christmas, and it just hasn't changed in the 8 years we have been together. It started out the same as it is now. We both don't have a lot that we want. We are pretty content people. So, when Christmas or birthdays or anniversary come around there is not usually anything on our wish lists. We both hate throwing money away by buying gifts that are not appreciated, even though we understand that it's the thought that counts. If there is something we want we usually surprise each other with it at another time when it doesn't feel like an obligation. Now, there is something we have done in the past. That is buying a family gift for the house. One year it was a TV, one year it was a set of pots and pans. This year we haven't picked a family gift because we will be moving soon, and I am sure there will be plenty that we will discover we need as we move.
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@jennysong (6)
• China
19 Dec 07
One man will live a happy life if his state of mind is in a good condition.
After reading your topic, I think you are a happy and interesting gentleman.
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
19 Dec 07
Thasnk you very much. Such kind words.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
19 Dec 07
yeah it's a fun thing to do. I am 53 and
will NEVER grow up acyaully. HAHAHAHA!!
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
31 Dec 07
Nope you're not crazy GRANDPA BOB. I actually buy myself some little do-da gift and a special card for myself both for my birthday and for Christmas, but I just don't go quite as far as labeling the Christmas gift to myself from Santa...now you've given me a thought though for next Christmas
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
18 Dec 07
I do buy myself something but don't wrap and tag it. This year I got a new slow cooker for myself! I haven't gotten a chance to use it though! LOL...but everyone that comes to my house on Christmas that believes in Santa still gets their stockings filled! And sometimes they like those little gift better then the big ones!
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
18 Dec 07
Well then you need a christmas boot where the sun don't shine. Wrap it and tag it I say. I've always loved unwrapping smaller gifts as well.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@garnet80 (349)
• Australia
19 Dec 07
I don't wrap presents up for myself from Santa, to tell you the truth I never thought of doing that. It's a great idea good on you for keeping up the tradition. I am guilty though of wrapping up a treat for my pets though and putting them under the tree. Before my son came along my cats were my children and in a way they still are lol. Now my son is almost 3 he's loving the whole christmas thing. Not so much the present side but he loves the christmas trees and lights that are around. Anyway merry christmas and a happy new year.
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
19 Dec 07
I tried treats for a cat we had many years ago. No go. The cat
tore open so many presents after getting into hers. HAHAHAHA!!
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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