I know the holidays aren't about gifts and all, but I really want to know if you all think the gift I got my mother is sufficient enough?

She said that she wanted Curve perfume, but I honestly did not want to just buy her something that I could pop in the store, pay for it, and then be done.

Instead, I spent about an hour looking through books at the store, for two books that I thought she'd enjoy.

I know it's not much, but to me it's a lot more personal than just perfume. One of the books is Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul. I read a few stories before wrapping it and I was in tears.

I also wrote a page or so long note, telling her how much I honestly love her and how great of a person she is, and put it inside the Mother's book.

Now, for you mothers -- would this be better than perfume, or would you rather have the perfume?

I also plan on burning her some CD's, instead of her stealing my CD's all the time.