It's starting to feel a lot like...

Every year, I make a goal to have my Christmas shopping done by Thanksgiving. I never make it, but I think it is a good goal to have. In keeping with this tradition, I purchased my first gift yesterday.

I have a pro and con list for having the shopping done early:
Pro side:
1. Have the stress gone before the holiday season starts, so it can be enjoyed more fully.
2. Purchase things as they go on sale before the season starts.



Con Side:
1. Gift recipients changing their mind after the gift is purchased.
2. Limited hiding spots
3. Can't get Husband's gift early because he will know where it was purchased, and how much it was.
4. Having better gift ideas after the gifts were purchased
5. Better sales during the holiday season.
6. Nothing to shop for on the Day after Thanksgiving.
7. Forgetting about gifts that were purchased and hidden away.


Wow, why do I even stress about this? When I put it in writing, it is clear that the goal has more con's than pro's! I guess I won't stress too much if it isn't done this year.