You know how you can think of things you want when it isn't your birthday/mother's day/Christmas/anniversary and then can't think of a bloomin' thing when it's time to give the gift?
So when I think of something, I ask for it and say "it's for my birthday or whatever. For my birthday this year, my son bought me a Singer Rocketeer and because it was a little pricey, it's a combination birthday/Christmas present so he's covered for the holiday season as well!