Sara...I can relate to the Barbie Doll. This too is what I wanted for Christmas and never got along with a box of "64" crayons of my own. I got every knock-off of the Barbie doll there was, along with beautiful hand made clothes for them that my Grandma made me (which I truly loved)....but it still wasn't the same as the actual Barbie.
Its funny that you bring this up, cause I was talking about this very subject a few months ago to my DH, and for Mother's Day he presented me with my own BOX OF 64 Crayons. I say...he is a keeper!
Its funny how things like this stay with you over the years. My folks were not rich, therefore the knock-off Barbies, but we always had a nice Christmas, and knew we were loved, so I guess I need to remember what really counts. Lesson learned!
Claudia