So how are you coming along with your Christmas shopping?

I always buy Christmas presents throughout the year to avoid the panic and drama and huge bills coming at me all at one time. I also keep a running list of what I bought for whom, so I don’t repeat or over buy.

So far I have completed my shopping for 10 of the 13 kids, and an 11th is almost done. I still need to get something for two 12 year old boys.

I have most of my mom’s gift(s) ready. She’s easy to shop for because she loves books and kitchen stuff.

I usually get my dad’s present in December, because he likes candy. I’ll get him a few little “dad” trinkets too.

I still need to get something for my best friend and her boyfriend.

I have a couple of close friends and neighbors who will get baked goods, so that has to wait.

At our family Christmas party, we each buy a $25 gift card and draw from a hat, so I’ll still need to get that when it’s closer to the time.

Pretty much everyone else will just get cards, which I still need to buy. Usually I buy cards on sale right after Christmas, but last year I was too busy so I didn’t get any.

Those of you who exchange holiday gifts (Christmas, Hanukkah, Festivus or Kwanzaa) how far along are you?