And the list goes on!!!

So do you ever feel like the Christmas list is just sometimes OUT OF CONTROL!!! My list just keeps growing. We might have to start cutting back on Christmas! Isn't that so sad!! I have a budget I have to stick to, That's why i start buying in January! I mean who can you actually get away with leaving off the list? I mean i may be the only one, but i don't buy for the people like my hairdresser, the mailman,or everysingle neighbor on the block. I do however buy for close neighbors,therapist,teachers,close friends,and family. It's not so bad with my fam, but Curt's fam is huge, who do you leave out. You can't buy for one cousin, and not the others. I may have to turn into a baker for a few days and make some homemade goodies! Breads,candies,cookies,pies,cakes,brownies,or maybe even some of my grandmas old stand-bys! That might be good for a bunch of people on my list!! Man I am a Genius! On another note.....I cannot wait for Thanksgiving. My dad makes the best pies!Apple,pumpkin,cherry,pecan.WOW! My mom's braised turkey breast is the ultimate, and my sweet tater mash....well it rocks!! I do feel this year though I need to do more than just my normal family things. Maybe I'll try to sign up for mobile meals that morning, or volunteer to work at the food pantry, or better yet cook for someone I don't even know!! I am so gonna do something! I'll figure it out! I am working on my operation Christmas boxes, and will be donating a couple of Toys to the box at church for foster children! I just think that God is calling me to do a bit more this season than I normally do. Maybe I can get my family in on some of the action. We'll see a 3 and 5 year old may hinder rather than help. I will be cleaning out the boys toys as I always do in May and December, and donating things they do play with anymore. To make way for the new ones! This season is going to be different this year in the Tanksley house. That's my goal, less greed,less spoiling, and more sharing. That my leave one or two of my kids in a tiff, but Eventually they'll learn. I have always been a giver not a reciever! That's one part of me I want my kids to be more like. I think next year I am going to get a bit more creative on this gift situation.....What do you think? Please go vote on my kid holiday poll.