An Almost Christmas Present
The new computer we got the kids is finally set up and configured. I stayed up most of the night on Saturday installing and configuring software. It was supposed to be a belated Christmas present but I didn’t expect it to be nearly as late as it was. Despite “guaranteed 3-day shipping” everything didn’t finally arrive until late on Friday. So I couldn’t really get started until Saturday. And, when you keep computers for as long as we do, there are a lot of software and documents to migrate. We’ve got all of the CDs; but, because of the new OS, I spent a lot of time on the Internet looking for updates.
The kids were very understanding, but I wish everything would have arrived when promised. It was very frustrating to receive a box every day; but not get the most important pieces until last. Plus, California Girl and I got them things that wouldn’t run on their old computer for Christmas in anticipation of the new one. We did get them other gifts; but their “big present” was MIA for three long days.
And yes, we know, everything could have been avoided if we had shopped early. But, it’s hard to hide a computer. And, we’re very cost conscious and the best deals did not happen until very close to Christmas. This is the first time that they’ve ever gotten a brand new system rather than a hand-me-down; so they were excited. Especially since, unlike their old computer, it can run all of the latest games and software.
January 1st, 2008 at 3:08 am
We got my daughter a new laptop for Christmas and we waited until Christmas eve to get it to take advantage of cheaper pricing. When she asked for a laptop I dont think she ever expected she would actually get one and the look on her face as she unwrapped it was priceless.
It took me a good afternoon just to transfer her music across.
I am sure the kids didnt mind waiting for a present like that.
Ms SD
January 2nd, 2008 at 12:21 pm
At the end of the day…I think they appreciated what they got! You guys did right by them and that is what is important.
Here is hopin that you had the happiest of holidays and that your New Year will Rock!
Flyinfox_SATX
January 3rd, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Ms SD: These days, computers are an indispensable part of family life. “Everybody” else really does have one. They are actually good purchases because they are one of the few items that’s both fun and useful. They’re more expensive tan Wiis and other game consoles; but kids can do a lot of things with them. Our kids will play games and such for awhile; but the girl is already working on a research paper that’s due when she goes back to school next week.
Flyinfox_SATX: They are more than old enough to understand that some things are beyond our control; but it would have been nice to see the sparkle in their eyes when the new computer was ready a bit closer to Christmas. When they go back to school, I’m sure that they will be telling all of their friends that they got a new computer for Christmas and won’t be complaining about when it arrived; but it didn’t arrive when promised.
Thanks for the well wishes this holiday season. It’s been great! I’m sure going to hate not having another day off until May.