Christmas Shopping and Decorating.
It was Sunday December 10th and I had 15 days to get all my Christmas shopping done. I had made a plan that today I would go shopping with Grace from 9-12 to try and find something for Ricky. Then we would have lunch at 12 and I would go shopping with Ricky form 1 untill whenever. I wanted to get all my shopping done in one day. I had to buy something for Grace, Ricky, My mom, my dad, Ricky's parents, Grace's parents because they have been so good to me. I had to also buy something for Tom, my sister, and brother. I think that was it and of course boo boo. I had to buy Christmas decorations but that would be from Wal-Mart and the dollar store. I would also buy a big real Christmas tree. I wasn't buying anything big because my mother always taught me to go a couple days after Christmas and get the bargains, I could do that.
I was just finishing getting ready when I herd Grace, knock on the door. I grabbed my purse and my jacket and off we went. We arrived at the mall at 9am and we were off, her dad had some shopping to do so he was coming in about an hour.
"What are you getting for Ricky?" Grace asked
"I don't know, I want it to be something meaningful. I want something meaningful, but also something he could enjoy you know." I said
"Well you do know him better than anyone." Grace said
"Yes, I do, but I have no idea what to get." I said
"You could make him a scrapbook." Grace said
"That is you area of expertise." I said
"Well you could buy him something and then we will work on the scrap book together." Grace suggested
"I don't think he will get the scrap book, and we don't have many picture. I will think of something." I said
"Okay so what?" Grace asked
"I want to get him different things, we always get each other a lot and because I have my own place I want to make sure my tree is full. So I am going to get him some, clothes, and videogames. I am going to get him car washing stuff, and a new wallet, and then the last gift will have to be something good." I said
"Sounds good, lets go." Grace said
"What are you getting Zack?" I asked
"I don't know nothing big probably just a shirt or two." Grace said
"I know what I want to get Ricky." I said suddenly
"What" she asked
"He has been eyeing this drum set in the window of a store here. It is on sale for 3 hundred dollars and I know it is expensive but with everything I was going to get him; it will even out, I have enough money. I forgot that I put money away for it when he showed me last year. He has a crappy set at his mom's but he wanted those and since that store is going out of business, it is perfect. Does your dad have the truck?" I asked all excited
"Oh my god that is perfect and yes he does." Grace said and I pulled her and we rushed to the store to get them; I paid the man and he thanked me. Grace's dad pulled up to the store and the store clerk helped him load the truck. I thanked Grace's dad and me and Grace were off to shop more. We stopped at build a bear because Grace wanted to make Zack one. I was looking and found a shirt that said Worlds Best Dad; and I knew I had to make a bear for Ricky. So Grace and I made our bears and looked at the clock it was 11 pm we had one hour. In that hour I managed to get my mom, dad, brother and sister something. It was twelve o'clock and we were heading to the food court. We had a nice lunch and a nice day and before I knew it Grace was leaving and Ricky was here.
"Hey babe" He said
"Hey, how was your morning." I asked
"It was good. How was yours?"
"Good I got my family and you done. So all I need is Grace's family and your family."
"What did you get everyone?" He asked
"Well yours is a surprise. I got my mom this shirt she was looking at and a gift card to target, I got my dad some fancy tool thing he wanted. I got James some neon sign and a gift card, and I got Ashley a mall gift card so she can shop." I said
"Awesome. You ready to go do more shopping?" Ricky asked
"Sure. I already know what I want to get your mom and dad. I want to get them these things from hallmark, one is a social worker, one is a doctor, and one says mom, and dad." It would be perfect we can split it and it could be from you and me and boo boo and then get them a gift card to some restaurant they want to go to." I said
"Sounds good!" He said as we walked off and went to go and pick up that stuff. We were now in the jewelry store because I wanted to get something for grace.
"What you getting her?" Ricky asked
"I want that silver bracelet that said not only best friends but sisters at heart." I said and we got that, now I just need Tom, Grace's mom and dad.
"What about the rest of them?" Ricky asked
"Tom likes videogames so I want to get him two video games, and I want to get Grace's Dad and Mom a gift card and Grace's mom wanted the Bullet, and Grace's dad wanted new car mats and car supply." I said so we ran and got that stuff and I was done.
"You finished?" Ricky asked as he was holding all the bags.
"Yes I am done" I said laughing
"Good! What else do we have to do?" Ricky asked and as I was about to answer I herd someone say
"Awe isn't that sweet he even carries the bags for the stupid, no good Bitch." Adrian said I knew this was going to be a fight.
"Oh are we jealous now?" I said
"Jealous of you, now why would I be?" Adrian said
"Because I have everything you want. I have Ricky to stand by me for everything, I have his love, I have his baby, I have his loyalty, and I have a house, and my independence and better yet I have my dignity. I don't have to beg for a guy, the guy that you want." I said
"You are a bitch, and I feel sorry for that baby; having to grow up with a bitch of a mother like you." Adrian said and I pulled back and slapped her harder than I have ever slapped anyone, and then Ricky stepped in front of me.
"If you ever talk about my baby again I will do more than just slap you." I said
"Leave Amy and my baby alone, you don't have a problem with them, they didn't do anything you have a problem with me. I don't love you and I don't want to be with you and you can't accept that so you are going to try and go after the two people I love in this world don't." Ricky said and we walked away. I knew he was upset but I was proud of him he kept his cool and made everything better.
"You okay?" I asked once we got into the car
"I wanted to hit her, I wanted to smack her and tell her to leave you and the baby the fuck alone." He said
"But you didn't. You kept your anger in check and you kept your voice level. I am so proud at the way you have changed." I answered "Let's go get our Christmas tree and go home." I said I had bought the decorations through out the day and I think I had enough.
"Okay" We got to the Christmas tree lot and went to find a tree.
"How about this one?" Ricky asked and I would respond with; too short, too tall, too fat, too thin, or too crocked. This went on for about 30 minutes.
"Ames, will you pick a tree already" Ricky whined
"Hold on, I need to find the perfect one" I said laughing "Pick up that one" I said and as soon as he held it, I knew that was the tree. It was not too tall, not too small, and not too fat, and not too thin, it was perfect.
"That's it!" I said jumping up and down I was so excited. Ricky laughed and we went up to the front bought a tree and a stand and off we went to my house. The first thing Ricky brought in was all the bags and he put them in the nursery. I was going to be wrapping, and hiding gifts in there. Then we picked out the corner where the tree would so cleaned it out and got it ready and Ricky brought in the tree. We put it in the spot and then fell onto the couch.
"I am so tired." I said to Ricky "And I am hungry, and have a craving for your meatloaf. Will you cook pleaseeeee." I said begging him.
"Ames, I am tired." He said
"Please Ricky. Boo boo wants meatloaf and mashed potatoes and corn" Ricky groaned and got up.
"I am only doing this for you because my baby wants it." He said and I laughed. While he was cooking I decorated my home the kitchen had all little Christmas things, the living room had a small village and I put up garland and lights around each door way. I put the lights on the tree and after dinner Ricky and I could decorate it. Ricky looked up from cooking and noticed all I did.
"This place looks like a winter wonderland babe." He said
"That is what I was going for." I said my room had a walk in closet so on the top I but all the bins I bought for Christmas boxes. I only had to decorate the tree and the outside of the house which was Ricky's job.
"Hey Mud, after work tomorrow can you do the outside lights." I asked
"Sure, not a problem. Why don't you lie down and relax, dinner will be ready in about 45 minutes take a nap." I nodded my head and snuggled into the couch and before I knew it I was out cold. I woke up to Ricky shaking my shoulder.
"Come on babe, dinner is ready!" he said
"You know I feel like a family today. We went shopping having dinner, picked out a tree, and decorated. I feel like we finally have a family we always wanted."
"I was thinking the same thing. We have our own little family. One we always dreamed of. I love that baby and I love you and even though we are not together we will always be connected." He said
"You are right. I was thinking and you don't have to if you don't want to but I was thinking maybe we could go to your parents and my parents Christmas Eve, and then on Christmas we have just me and you. Like our first family Christmas." I said
"I think that's an awesome idea." Ricky said "What would we do."
"I thought we could bring all our presents here that we get and we won't open anything we get till Christmas. We will spend the day in our pajamas, and I will make ham, potatoes, corn, pasta salad, and gravy for dinner. When we wake up in the morning we can open presents, and watch Christmas movies all day." I said "Grace will stop by for a little before she leaves for their mini vacation to her uncle's house. I thought maybe you could sleep over Christmas Eve." I said
"Sounds like you knew what I would say." Ricky said with a smirk
"More like what I was hoping you would say." I said
"Of course I will spend the day with you and boo boo." Ricky said
"I got boo boo a present; just a little something to go with what you got." I said
"Are you going to tell me, what it is?" Ricky asked I laughed at how eager he sounded
"No, the baby will hear me, and it will ruin the surprise." I said
"No fair." He said as he started cleaning up the dishes, putting the leftovers away, cleaning the kitchen and just keeping a light conversation. I couldn't help but wish we were really together because I love him so much. I got up and started rubbing my stomach.
"Thanks for dinner." I said as I lay on the couch still rubbing my belly.
"You always make me dinner, and you are carrying my baby. It is the least I could do." He said laughing.
He came over and lifted my feet, sat down, and started rubbing them. It felt so good that I started to doze off. I was so tired. I had a long day and it kicked my butt. I felt myself being lifted up and brought into my bed room. I felt Ricky taking my socks off. He then went to my closet and pulled out one of my pajama shirts. He took of my pants and shirt and put the pajama shirt over me, and then he lifted me and put me under the covers, kissed my head and whispered "I love you Ames" put his hand on my stomach and said "I love you boo boo". I opened my eyes and said "We love you too Ricky." He smiled said "Goodnight" and walked out; I guess the tree will have to wait till tomorrow.