No no no, this isn't another post about mommy's "alone time" while the carob chip cookies are in the oven and Wonder Pets is blissfully playing in the basement. But frankly, it should be because at Strollerderby, we can't get enough of talking about stuff we know you -- and most sixth graders -- think about pretty much always. On to the thesis of this post, which is (and will surely continue as soon as you stop thinking about whipping up some cookies as an excuse for your own "alone time") that many mommies spend a lot of time during this particular (insert faith/consumerism/obligatory practices here) season giving to others. I'd like to change that up a bit and just validate that you do deserve to get yourself a little something sparkly, whether that is a new box of teeth whitener you bought with a sweet coupon or a pair of shiny patent leather his-n-hers that inspire a little less of that "time" being spent "alone," as a way of reminding yourself that you are worth the time/acknowledgement/energy/investment/being thrown over the credit limit at least once a year. Face it, you're naughty and nice. Here's how a few mothers are wrapping up the year by putting themselves at the top of the list and a few things that might distract you from buying another Wii (unless that's your sparkly, kitten):
A purse that cannot possibly hold anything poopy.
Sweet somethings for your hair and neck that do not look better with drool and crusty yogurt beading.
Candies that you can whip up on the cheap and get to horde guilt-free.
Fuzzy stuff that's fashionable rather than growing on something already undecipherable in your fridge.
Cozy, lovely stuffed toys without collectible tags that must remain in tact and that look better on your vanity anyway.
Kissing Santa, schmissing Santa...a hot little number for the night when the kiss really counts.
