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I used to peek at

I used to peek at my presents sometimes as a kid. Not all of them -- I really only remember one instance in which I actually unwrapped a present to find out what it was. See, when I was 8 or 9 I had a game that I had wanted for over 2 years -- MOUSETRAP. I had begged for it the Christmas before, but I didn't get it. And my grandparents had sent a gift that was the right size, and it sounded like a game when I shook it. The wrapping paper was really thin, but I couldn't quite make out anything distinctive. So I found a razor blade (yes, I had inattentive parents) and tried slicing the wrapping paper in a few places to try and see if that was the Mousetrap game. I finally resorted to slicing through the tape and unwrapping it to reveal my fondest wish! I re-wrapped and taped everything back, and it was a good job, as my mom and dad could never tell that I had peeked. Did I regret having peeked? Not really, because I didn't see how I could possibly wait until Christmas. If I was going to be disappointed, I wanted some advance notice so I could step up my begging before it was too late.

How many of you out there want to confess? ;)

For another clever idea, check out Lee's Blog to find out what his kids did to get a preview. (found @ Chew's Place)

Oh, and did I mention that I think George W. Bush is a Great President, not a Miserable Failure?