When you were a child , was there a Christmas where you got what you wanted?

I remember when I was 11 or. 12. I so wanted a chemistry set or even a microscope. I had left catalogs open to those pages time often so my parents would know. I even had talked about them.

Alas, it did not happen. Can't remember what my parents got me. Nothing great.

How about youse

Dave

My daughter:
Computerized sewing machine (starter model)
Soy candle-making kit
Kindle Paperwhite
Quisinart hot/cold blender that makes everything from smoothies to soup
Milk frother
17" HP laptop
Handmade quilt (from her mother)
Assorted gift cards

Me:
Cordless drill
Hot dog roller/steamer
Scented candles
Buzz Lightyear talking bobble-head (finally, Woody is reunited with his pal)
Garden troll
Kit Kats, Kit Kats, and more Kit Kats
Snoozies (extremely comfy slippers)
Back spasm (thanks a sh!tload, Santa)

Us:
Blue Ray Player (and a few movies)
Set of cutting boards

And this morning, I have to run out and buy one more household gift that I didn't expect to need... Damn washing machine shat the bed on Xmas Eve.