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I'm the type who never ever asks for anything, but this year is different. So for me to hint... sent DH a link to register, suggested he clear his calendar, and let him know my mom would watch our three kiddos that he can't mistake what I want. 
I'm hoping for tickets to see Father Corapi when he comes to Seattle in February. 
Is there something special you are hoping will be under you tree this year? 
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I have NO idea this year...My dh has been asking my sister for suggestions, and she's been asking me. I'm really stumped this year. I suggested a romantic weekend before the baby comes in April...we'll see what he comes up with 
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I usually don't want anything either. But then my sewing machine broke and I have dropped enough hints to my six year old daughter that I am guaranteed a new one under the tree. But I am giving my husband night out without the children. That also sounds nice.
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Hmm well I got to see Fr. Corapi this fall, and the only thing I have been asking for for yearsssssss is a gift certificate to buy fabric was given to me my dd and her dh just before they moved last week...I'm as stumped as you. I have too much "stuff" as it is. Oh, I wouldn't mind a curio cabinet, as my collection of Mary statues is outgrowing it's space.
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A new glider to rock the new baby in, but I don't think it's in the cards for this year.
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I actually told my dh I would like a cleaning lady to come at least once a month. I feel so overwhelmed with everything. I think it would help me to be more peaceful if some of the housework that I just don't seem to have time for was done (like cleaning ceiling fans and kitchen cabinets). I was totally amazed when he said "Okay, just find someone you can trust". Now I have to find someone! I was caught off guard when he agreed!
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I want one of those Aero Gardens (as seen on TV) . I can't imagine anything I really need...
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New kitchen and bath towels.
They seem like the one thing I always need and never buy!
Oh, and more books, of course....
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I don't NEED anything.
I'd LIKE some new workout videos/DVDs and some new board shorts and bathers/swimmers - its summer here and my old ones are a size too big right now.
One of the things that I am buying for dh is Advent and Christmas - Wisdom from Pope John Paul II.
Of course, I want to read it, too!
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A subscription to audible! I think my dad might be on it .
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While Mike was out of work, we let much of the not-so-necessary home projects wait, like carpet cleaning, gutter cleaning, etc. Now that he is back to work, I hope to have some of that done for Christmas, especially my dining room chair cushions as they are really nasty looking. 
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Finish working on our house and for it to sell quickly!!! I guess I better get off here and go work on my gift Annie
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A Dyson vaccuum
Maybe in a few years.
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Rebecca wrote:
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Rebecca - I hope you're not planning to actually PAY someone to do this for you! Joanne fabrics frequently has their decorator fabrics on sale for 40 or 50 % off. A few yards will go a LOOOONG way to new chair cushions. That and a staple gun .
I'm struggling with Christmas wants too. Really, anything I ask for is just one more thing for me to pick up/clean/declutter. I asked for a real teapot - which I think my mom (and brother, maybe???) took care of. I'm thinking gift certificates to the fabric store (as I have recently re-picked-up the desire to sew) and to the bookstores. Though truthfully, I sometimes feel weary of the constant picking up of books, too.
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Love the teapot Cici. I agree with you about not wanting one more thing to pick up/clean/declutter. Hence my asking for a cleaning lady! We're trying to take this approach with the kids this year too. If it is something that will involve a lot of cleaning up it better be worth it educationally! So we just added to the Lego and K'nex sets that they already have.
I have to admit though, I wish I would have asked for maternity clothes. I thought we were done having babies since I had hit pre-menopause early. I gave away all my maternity clothes (except one outfit) and most of the baby clothes! Oh well, live and learn!
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There's nothing I really need, but I would love some felt for craft projects and new slippers (in blue aster!).
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Something warm.
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Cici wrote:
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Well, being the naive new bride that I was, I chose a dry clean only fabric for my dining room chairs, in bone, nonetheless ! Needless to say, they get dirty in a flash after having them cleaned. The dry clean man charges $20 a piece to clean them. There are six. Do you think I can recover them (with something washable and dark) for less than that?
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I WANT a laminator. And perhaps a sewing machine, but not sure if I have the energy for learning yet another skill (currently working on knitting).
What I NEED are kitchen cabinets, new flooring for the dining room and kitchen, new apppliances, master bedroom furniture, etc, etc, etc for the new house. So I think I will most likely not get the "wants," as the "needs" are so many!
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