"The Christmas I was 11, I was still a big Barbie and baby doll lover, and I remember finally getting my Samantha Parkington American Girl doll after five years of worshipping the Pleasant Company catalogs. I also got a Bitty Baby that year, and I remember a specific line of Barbies that were focused on the arts - one was an actress that I begged for - ending up in my pile."
"But the Christmas I was 11 was also the year Santa brought me a guitar. A guitar that I didn't ask for, a guitar I did not know I even wanted. And I was absolutely delighted. I have no idea why my parents got me a guitar. When I opened the little golden box under the tree to find two guitar picks inside, I had to ask my parents what they were."
At age eleven, the narrator received dolls including a Samantha Parkington American Girl, a Bitty Baby, and arts-focused Barbies, alongside an unexpected guitar. The guitar arrived unrequested and unfamiliar, with guitar picks that required explanation, yet it produced genuine delight. The instrument became a cherished memory though musical interest faded by about sixteen, and the guitar remained in the family. The surprise element of that gift is remembered as magical. The experience suggests that shopping without a specific request can lead to thoughtful choices that reflect a child's interests and create memorable moments.
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