The most magical day of the year! Christmas! I spent many an hour pouring over possible selections in the Sears "Wish" Book. Of course Mom always knew just what to get us. We were spoiled rotten - in a good way...
- Betso and I loved our Mouse Treehouse
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| Thank goodness for Ebay - you can find all your old toys there! |
- Another fave of mine was a gift Dad must have gotten me - you see, I was the son he never had. A total Tom Boy. Dolls didn't interest me a bit - unless they were action figures. Dad's gift was a car chase game - I think this was it. Batteries didn't last long back then. Glad the Energizer Bunny is around now.
- Johnny West Doll complete with horse and ranch house (made from cardboard) - Betso got Jane. Sally got a Johnny too - which made it convenient for play dates. I'm not sure why Mom got us a buffalo...
- GI Joe and Buddy Charlie - back when those guys were big. I also got a Jeep with a trailer that had a Morse code light and rocket launcher.
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| saddle blankets - but mine had fringe! |
- One year we were through opening gifts...hours went by when suddenly a light bulb went on over Mom's head. No, not a real one! She said - "The Blanket!" and proceeded to start opening every closet and cubbie hole in our house. She finally found what she was looking for - a new saddle pad she had purchased for me for Christmas. It was a show pad to use when I showed my horse Jack - light blue with fringe. She had hidden it away and forget about it - and where it was!
- Mom had 4 kids to buy for - and she did a fab job of fulfilling my "Wish" list. Fond Christmas memories - presents.
What's your favorite childhood present? Chime in...
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