They kind of look like vacuum cleaners
Last night I asked my mother if there was anything special she wanted for Christmas this year.
“Well, there is something,” she said shyly, “but it’s a bit expensive.”
“Tell me what it is!” I prodded, thinking she was going to name some expensive perfume, a cashmere sweater, or jewelry item.
“I’d really really like a carpet cleaning machine. Have you ever seen one? They kind of look like vacuum cleaners, but they clean your carpet. I have been watching for them to go on sale…”
Oh mother… sometimes you can be so adorable!
Themocracy
You mean a steam cleaner?
Funny how priorities change as we get older.
E. wants a microwave and a Roomba for Christmas. I just can’t bring myself to buy something so practical for our first Christmas together!
Kevin – it’s my mother, I never know what exactly she means 😉
Lisa – funny or sad? Just kidding! I have gotten the same way – I really REALLY want a paper shredder. How weird is that?
diane – I don’t know, that roomba’s pretty cool… 😉 Steven wants one too. Maybe you can get him one practical thing and one cool, fun thing.
I think they rent those at the grocery store. They’re a nightmare to manuever. And… OUCH! on the price! yeeeeeeeeeeegads!
Maybe you could have a guy come in. I think it’s less expensive that way.
Also, you don’t have to worry about where to put the thing, or the maintenance of it, etc. etc.
My mom asked for hangers for Christmas. Yes, I said hangers. *sigh*
that is TOO cute!!! last year mom asked me what i wanted for Christmas and my reply was, “my teeth cleaned”… (mom is a dental hygientist- or however you spell it!) she said she told her co-worker that and they laughed and said the same thing, it’s funny how your priorities change when you get older… the past few years we’ve been asking for “fun” stuff for the house, a new garage door, a fridge… yes, fun things!!! 🙂
Kyra – I am guessing you have experience? They look pretty awful to use to me!
Catherine – good idea! Maybe I can just buy her a giftcard to someplace that does it!
Gina (Mannyed) – do we have the same mother!?! 😉
CourtneyInControl – Luckily the holidays are still as fun even though the gifts are toys and useless things anymore!