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Kelli (Stay-at-home mom of Logan 9, and Whitney 7): I don’t want anything for Christmas this year. Just peace on earth and good health, wealth and happiness for my friends and loved ones.
Jen (Dual-career mom of Jacob 6, and Caleb, 2): I second that! But I wouldn’t say I don’t want anything. A girl does love her sparklies…
Kelli: Who am I kidding? I want one of those digital photo frames that’ll rotate the thousands of adorable pictures of my kids. Plus the key chain version in my stocking.
Jen: Anything else Miss Peace on Earth?
Kelli: Chocolate in any form. But if I’m being choosy, See’s Candies is the best hands down.
How about you?
Jen: Well, now that I’m pregnant with my third child (looks like I’m drafting a girl to the Hall squad) I wouldn’t mind a spa gift certificate. It would be nice to kick my already swollen ankles up a bit before the craziness of three kids descends and my days of sitting down peacefully are over.
Kelli: Actually, I think you should be asking ol’ Santa for some extra sleep.
Jen: If we’re talking Santa lists, I’ve got a few things on there for him. How about some clothes that make it all the way through the laundry cycle?
Kelli: I want a microwave oven where you program in the meal you’d like to serve, like apricot glazed pork chops for four, press a button and out it comes hot and ready to serve!
Jen: I’d just like to have an instant meal that everyone in my house will like and agree on.
Kelli: Dishes that wash themselves!
Jen: Laundry that comes out of the dryer already folded!
Kelli: I always remind my kids that Santa doesn’t bring babies or live animals, but do you think he’d bring me a secretary/cleaning lady?
Jen: Better yet, how about a Chippendale dancer cleaning dude!
Kelli: Hey, I have that on my wish list too!
Jen: You know what I’d really like? A junk and crumb proof car that repels goldfish crackers between the seats.
Kelli: I’d like an automatic sound-proof partition in my car like they have in limos. Then when my kids are fighting or getting too rowdy I can just hit a button, and up it’d go between the front and back seats for peace and quiet.
Jen: I could use a self-cleaning toilet with all the boys in my house. You know they really have those? Unfortunately, it doesn’t do anything about all the splattering on the OUTSIDE of the toilet.
Kelli: I’d like another gigabyte of RAM to aid to my failing mommy memory.
Jen: The energy of my kids in a pill that tastes like chocolate and peanut butter.
Kelli: Time to read something where I’m not on the toilet.
Jen: Babysitter in a box. Just add water, always available, great with the kids and doesn’t cost more than your night out.
Kelli: A guiltless day of relaxation where I can walk back in the door and there are no fires to put out, work waiting to be done or people waiting for me to take care of them and their problems.
Jen: A guiltless day off work where I can walk back in the door and there are no fires to put out, work waiting to be done or people waiting for me to take of them and their problems.
Kelli: Jessica Biel’s body without the upkeep. And maybe a few smooches thrown in from Justin Timberlake.
Jen: So if you could only have one thing on your wish list, what would you choose?
Kelli: You mean I have to choose between Orlando Bloom and world peace?
Kelli Wheeler is a
Jen Hall is a
A Mom’s
- The gift of time. Make a coupon Mom can redeem for a guilt free day while you hold down the fort.
- Dream Dinners or Dinner My Way. Mom will love not thinking about what to make for dinner, just opening the freezer and heating up a delicious meal for the whole family. Easy and quick assembly in store for up to two weeks of freeze and serve pre-made meals. www.dreamdinners.com and www.dinnermyway.com.
- Instant scrapbook photo albums. Mom can just slide the pictures in a themed photo album (like School Days) and look like she spent hours scrapbooking memories.
- Spa or Pedicure gift certificate. Mom won’t take the time for herself, but you can give her the gift of an excuse to relax or kick her feet up.
- Merry Maids one time service. Get Mom a Holiday Clean or Spring Cleaning package so she can start with a clean slate and one less thing on her endless To Do list. www.merrymaids.com
- Fun family day. Mom’s always planning and organizing the family activities - how about surprising her with a fun day together where she’s just along for the ride instead of orchestrating the details.
- A year of Date Nights. You book the babysitter and once a month whisk Mom away for a unique date like you were trying to win her heart all over again.
- Planetjill Jewelry. Put Mom’s favorite photograph of the kids on a silver necklace, charm bracelet, or other gifts. You can still order for the holidays, but hurry www.planetjill.com.
- Car Wash package. Pre-paid car detailing – inside and out -- so when the clutter gets to be too much Mom can just drive in, hop out and drive away with at least her car in order.
- A great organizer. Yeah, it’s kind of like giving Mom a vacuum, but a great day planner is her lifeline. Try www.BusyBodyBook.com for an easy and efficient solution for Mom’s scheduling chaos.
