I always like to start planning for Christmas the first of October. I like to layout a gift budget so I know exactly how much money I will need. This year will be challenging even though we are living in a cheaper place. It will be challenging because just our Christmas lists are quite expensive.

With a Wii and a 360 on the list, that pretty much wipes out my whole budget. Therefore, we won’t be getting both systems. One system might not be that hard to swing. It’s just deciding which one. I’d like a Wii, and the husband would like a 360. They both have advantages for right now. Family gaming would be so fun with the Wii, but Halo 3 just was released for the 360. It’s a tough call.

I wonder if relatives would just take an “I owe you” for a Christmas present, then we could get both.