When Sharon and I were little we would sneak out into the living room at night after our parents were asleep and open our gifts. We were very sneaky. It was a meticulous process to ensure that we didn't rip the paper or cut the box. Slowly we would cut the tape with a pair of scissors and then very gently, we would pull the paper away from the box and peak inside. When we were done, we would wrap the gifts back up, very precisely matching the creases and old tape lines.
People think that it's awful to ruin the surprise, but knowing what was inside didn't diminish the anticipation and excitement of opening the box on Christmas morning and FINALLY claiming the treasure inside as mine! To play with or read or wear or watch as much as I wanted.
I love wedding registries because they're kinda like sneaking a peak at your gifts before Christmas! I can get online and see what has been purchased and what is still left. Austin thinks it's awful and that it ruins the surprise, but I disagree. When a present comes, I don't know what's in the box so I still feel the excitement and anticipation as I rip paper away from the packaging or tear into the boxes. And I dance around the living room, clapping my hands like a kid on Christmas day once I discover what's inside. There's a joyful leap in my heart as I think of all the ways I will use the newly possessed prize- I can saute some mushrooms for a salad with the new cookware! Or store all the extra throw blankets in the new ottoman! Or make smoothies every morning for the next month with the blender!! There's nothing more fun than playing with a new toy!
So, I'm incredibly proud of myself that there is a shower gift sitting in my living room still wrapped in it's packaging, bow intact, card unopened all because I am waiting for Austin to come home to open it with me.
I haven't even picked it up or poked at it to get a hint of what may be inside. It just sits there, taunting me, tempting me to take just a tiny peek. Yet, my resolve is undaunting. I will wait....
For now at least :)
So what is it?????
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