Wednesday, November 17, 2010

in lieu of letters to santa...

so, boone's mom LOVES a tradition. LOVES them. She has them for all holidays, but christmas is the one where she feels super strongly about them. their family eats the same meals on christmas day (beignets) and christmas eve (soup) every year, they bake a birthday cake for jesus (so fun and sweet!) they watch a charlie brown christmas, and they ALWAYS fill out the harris poll on thanksgiving. the harris poll is basically and really fun way to write a christmas list...plus it's a neat way for us to reflect on the year and share things about ourselves with the rest of the family.
every year the poll asks different questions, and this year, because we're not going back to NC for christmas, we took the poll early so we could take our gifts to NC when we go. i thought you might enjoy seeing the questions and asking them of yourself. happy reflection!
1. Something unexpected I accomplished in 2010. 
2. Something challenging I hope to accomplish in 2011. 
3. It doesn’t cost much (Mom’s $30 rule), but I wish I had it. 
4. It’s worn out and I need to replace it.
5. A good book I read in 2010. A book I would like to own.
6. My favorite place to shop online? In the store?
7. I worry about...
8. Please don’t make me eat...
9. But always have.... to eat.
10. I hope my children will remember be for my...
11. My favorite season is...
12. It’s a little costly, but I would like to have...
13. I will always remember...
14. When I cook, I like to make... Wish I knew how to make...
15. A movie I saw this year that I consider a “keeper.”
16. I have a lot of stuff, so I’m going to get rid of...
17. Shoes or clothes person?
18. My idea of a good party?
19. It’s time to do more...
20. To help others during 2011, I will
21. Something I will do for the environment during 2011.

2 comments:

chateaudelille said...

I love this list. What a great idea.I would like to repost about it to help spread the idea.

Biz said...

chateaudelille,
great idea! :)