Why is there never any tape when I need it, and other season musings and greetings
December 24, 2007 | Filed under: Stuff
A confession — I have never, ever, wrapped presents for Christmas before Christmas Eve. That’s how disorganized I am.
Here’s the thing. I mean well. Every year on Christmas Eve when my husband and I stay up, bleary eyed and bickering over the tape at three in the morning as we wrap, I swear to him that next year, we’ll get it together and wrap as we buy the presents.
And every year he slides a half amused, half irritated look my way and asks “how is that possible when we just went Christmas shopping this morning?”
Dammit I hate it when he’s right.
My wish for you? That you’re NOT still scrambling to get it together. That you have a beautiful holiday, and people to share it with.
And in case I don’t get a chance this week to tell you, I am so grateful to you for being here in my little corner of the world. You all mean so much to me. There will be changes this coming year, and I’m excited about them, and hope you stick around for the ride. Love, Jill
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Nell Dixon says:
Merry Christmas, Jill.
Posted on December 24th, 2007 at 2:58 amStacy ~ says:
Jill, thank you for the laughs, the poignant moments, the love…and that’s just your blog. I love coming here 5 days a week and feeling like I’m visiting a friend.
And I can’t forget to say that I think your books are just wonderful, and I fell completely in love with Noah and Brody, maybe even Shayne a little, this year.
Merry Christmas to you and your family, and here’s to an even more rewarding and adventurous 2008. Hugs!
Posted on December 24th, 2007 at 4:17 amPatty L. says:
Merry Christmas Jill. I hope you and your family have a wonderful, safe Christmas. :thumbsup:
Posted on December 24th, 2007 at 6:17 amJudy F says:
Merry Christmas Jill. Thanks for anothery funny, sweet year. Hope 2008 rocks
Posted on December 24th, 2007 at 7:30 amCheryl S. says:
Happy Holidays to you and your family, Jill! Even though I don’t comment all the time, I love coming to your blog. It always makes me day.
Posted on December 24th, 2007 at 7:31 amFannie says:
Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year. Thank for brightening my days. You make me laugh when there is nothing to laugh about in my life. I love your books. Your picture are alway a joy. Keep doing what you do, please. Hugs to all.
Posted on December 24th, 2007 at 7:32 amDevon Ellington says:
I wrap as I go. Unwrapped presents haunt my dreams if I don’t. And I buy tape in bulk in NOvember!
I can’t go shopping TOO early, though, because when I buy someone a present, I want to give it right away. So all those people who are done by July — they just make me shake my head! Besides, since I don’t shop at malls or at chain stores, I like to get inspired by the season as I make my way around all the handcrafted goods and Mom-and-Pop places.
Have a wonderful holiday! I’m so glad you’re a part of my life!
Oh, and for the stockings — a big tradition in our family is the Christmas morning stockings –I bought a stack of Jill Shalvis books to go in them!
(We have pretty big stockings . . . )
Posted on December 24th, 2007 at 7:37 amBailey Stewart says:
Jill, I wish you and your family health, laughter, friendship and love – because without those four things, nothing else matters.
P.S. How’s wrapping with the two new babies?
Posted on December 24th, 2007 at 8:58 amWendy says:
Merry Christmas, Jill!
Posted on December 24th, 2007 at 9:02 amCryna says:
Thanks for a fun year, wonderful books and look forward to what you might have planned for us in 2008.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Posted on December 24th, 2007 at 10:00 amDonna M says:
To Jill & Family,
Have a Verry Merry Christmas! Enjoy the day with family, good food, good health and fun.
Thanks for being here each morning to start my day in a good way!
You have got me curious about changes coming up! 
Posted on December 24th, 2007 at 11:23 amTake care,
Donna M
P.S. To each of you visiting here, Happy Holidays.
Allie says:
Happy Holidays, everyone! May the new year bring you all many good things.
Jill, I just love reading your blog every day, and your books are always a delightful read.
Posted on December 24th, 2007 at 11:34 amJudy F says:
Bailey I wanted to ask the same thing. My cat Sammy loves to “help” me when I wrap. I swear I spent more time moving him out of the way….Hugs
Posted on December 24th, 2007 at 12:15 pmDru says:
Merry Christmas Jill!
I wish you prosperity in the new year!
Posted on December 24th, 2007 at 1:20 pmCarol says:
Merry Christmas, Jill and to everyone!
Posted on December 24th, 2007 at 1:25 pmJane says:
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Posted on December 24th, 2007 at 1:28 pmAmy L says:
Jill,
Between your blog and your books, you bring all of us so much daily joy!
Here’s hoping you have lots of joy in return, for Christmas. :yes:
Posted on December 24th, 2007 at 1:51 pmSusan says:
Wishing you beautiful Christmas memories to warm your heart now and during the coming year. Merry Christmas! :heart:
Posted on December 24th, 2007 at 2:06 pmCarolyn A. says:
Merry Christmas to everyone!
I got a package today in the mail from Amazon and it contained STRONG AND SEXY! Talk about a great early Christmas present! Can’t wait to read it!
Posted on December 24th, 2007 at 5:49 pmBrandy says:
Merry Christmas Jill and Family! Merry Christmas to everyone!
(As for the wrapping on Christmas Eve, been there-done that! *G*)
Posted on December 24th, 2007 at 10:28 pmHeather L says:
Wishing you a Merry and Peaceful Christmas, Jill! Ho ho ho!
Posted on December 25th, 2007 at 12:06 amraine says:
Sadie must be very young if she’s allowing you to wrap presents, lol! :yes:
Posted on December 25th, 2007 at 12:09 amMerry Christmas, Jill.
Bailey Stewart says:
Merry Christmas Shalvis Family!
Posted on December 25th, 2007 at 7:25 amHeather Harper says:
Have a Merry Christmas, Jill! :heart:
Posted on December 25th, 2007 at 10:27 amStacy S says:
Merry Christmas! :bananadance:
Posted on December 25th, 2007 at 6:56 pmChrista says:
Jill two words, gift bags. best invention they ever came up with. Wrapping them Christmas Eve would have been too late because we open ours Christmas Eve. Mine were sitting in piles in the living room from Thursday to Sunday night.
Posted on December 25th, 2007 at 8:42 pmLis says:
Merry Christmas!!
Posted on December 26th, 2007 at 4:42 pmCathie says:
Jill, we totally forgot tape so we had to use shipping package, that thick clear tape, LOL. Luckily we only exchange the one gift to each other now that they are older so I couldn’t imagine wrapping alot with that like when they were young (I had loved shopping for toys!).
I’m looking forward to the year here with you Jill and had a wonderful one here when I was able to visit. Thanks for all the joy you’ve given me with your stories to read! Its been exciting! Thanks, always.
Posted on December 27th, 2007 at 7:45 pm