"Oooh, I have a great idea for wrapping presents this year! They're going to look SO awesome. I'm going to buy all this cool, shiny ribbon and everyone will be so impressed with my mad gift wrapping skills!"
"I don't need to buy any wrapping paper, I have a whole tub full of paper and bags and tissue paper. I'm going to recycle too and decorate some paper bags myself. I never have to buy wrapping paper."
"Those gift tags are so cute, but I'm going to save money and not buy new ones this year. I KNOW we have plenty of gift tags in my tub."
Reality:
I buy extra tissue paper and tape because my supply seems low. I don't touch the extras.
The paper bags are too small and wrinkly and look terrible.
I find four gift tags. Four. I have 8 presents.
I gather three rolls of wrapping paper, all at their end. None of which I like anymore. Seriously, who picked these patterns? I blame Adam. (Since he's not here to deny it.)
Umm, do over?
After I cut the paper too small and then have to makeshift an extra layer with way too much tape, I curse 2008 me and vow to go back in time and punch her before she buys the glittery wrapping paper that gets glitter EVERYWHERE.
I finally get the presents wrapped and clean the glitter off my face and the floor. I don't even bother with the shiny ribbon. 1) because it doesn't match the wrapping paper I had to end up using and 2) because I just want this to be over.
I guess I'll be at Target 5 days after Christmas buying the 75% off wrapping paper to stock up for next year. Note to self: no glitter, oh, and you do need those cute gift tags.
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