I thought I'd list some things I remember receiving from Christmases past, although it appears many of the toys I recall were actually my brother's, for some reason. I was never much on dolls. These are in no particular order.
1. Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots
2. Erector set
3. Baby Tender Love
4. A vacuum (my husband gave me this our first year of marriage; he was promptly informed that household items were NOT Christmas presents unless specifically requested)
5. Cowgirl boots
6. A ventriloquist doll (looked like a cowboy and had freckles)
7. Batgirl doll
8. A blue girl's bicycle with training wheels (my first bike)
9. A rocking chair
10. A set of luggage.
11. Books (multiple years)
12. A guitar
13. Santa Mouse
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What is it about guys and their practical gifts? hahah. A batgirl doll, how fun! I got teenage looking dolls in fancy party dresses and heels which were no fun at all, except for cutting their hair.
ReplyDeleteI remember slinky, etch-a-sketch, dolls that "peed" and who had hair that could "grow." I like paper dolls the best!
ReplyDeleteApparently your brother had the better toys ;) Some memorable gifts.
ReplyDeleteI would have loved my very own rocking chair. What a great gift!
ReplyDeleteSanta Mouse is the winner on that list!
ReplyDeleteI for the Rock Em Sock Em Robots for my grandson this year.
ReplyDeleteA Batgirl doll! That sounds cool... and books anytime.. Totally agree with the thoughts on the vacuum cleaner.. Now you got me thinking.. while I did not grow up celebrating Christmas in India, I adopted the festival when I moved to the US.. and I am thinking back on what Santa got my kids over the years
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