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annsni · 10-08-2004, 11:32 AM

LOL - I was talking to DH last night and telling him, other than a swingset which he is FINALLY allowing me to get, there's really nothing that I want to get the little ones! Robby is going to be 4 at the end of the month and is SO into pretending (his favorite toy is a hanger which is his 'motorcycle') and Joanna, who's going to be 2 on New Year's Eve isn't into very much other than me - LOL!! So what are you giving your kids that might inspire me?? We don't have a ton of money but have a Christmas Club that will be cashing in in a few weeks so I'll have money to work with then (that's what we're using for the swingset).

Thanks!

Ann

magickalchylde · 10-08-2004, 11:38 AM

from last yr but may get a few new pieces but his big thing will be a fish tank I think. DS just adroes fish and has been doing a good job of taking care of his betta. Kinda a whole family gift!

joyfuljourneys · 10-08-2004, 11:41 AM

Rebecca really wants an autohard or lap harp, so I think we will get her that..

Aaron already has a snow board I got on closeout last year, and we will probably get him something to go with his stargazing telelscope

Joshua...I really want to get him hooked up with an indoor swing or rope to climb, something so he will stop climbing all the things he isn't supposed to (like going up the baniser railing hanging upside down, or climbing up the front of the fridge holding onto the handles and walking his feet up the front,,

maryhannahkali · 10-08-2004, 11:48 AM

We've started a new tradition a few years back. Since the girls have grandparents that loooove to spoil them, we no longer buy gifts. Instead, we all go on a trip for 2 or so days. This year I think we're going to Islands of Adventure in Orlando. (Still need to get with hubby to figure this out.)

Brandy · 10-08-2004, 11:53 AM

The kids are getting a new computer to share, some pajamas and each will receive a new blanket.

I've asked grandparents and aunts to buy them magazine subscriptions.

Nutmeg · 10-08-2004, 11:57 AM

For my 13 year old dd -- a processor for her computer that will make it go faster so she can play Sims 2. I'm going to make her two skirts and a hoodie, maybe jammies. Oh and I just got her the DVD of Jeckle and Hyde -- she's obsessed with musical theater

For my 2 year old (she'll be almost 3)-- I'm making a family of waldorf dolls that look like our family, jammies that match Emily's, and a busy book (mama made)

For my baby -- I think she's pretty happy playing with the boxes LOL maybe a bunch of mini playsilks

Matching jammies

For everyone else I'm making matching hoodies with nicknames on them. (my mom and dad, my sister and dh)

heather4285 · 10-08-2004, 12:01 PM

i have a large stash of gifts that i buy throughout the year, and save in the basement. then i go "shopping" on bdays and xmas. this year, my 8 YO is getting books, clothes and not sure what, almost 4 YO is getting my little pony stuff from santa-and i am not sure what from us, and almost 3 YO is getting a thomas set and some hot wheels sets. not sure what is for bday and what is for xmas.
heather

my2girlz · 10-08-2004, 12:16 PM

I also buy things throughout the year and stash them in my closet. I buy on clearance so things aren't nearly as expensive. Kalyn is getting pajamas, leapstar gaming system, carrying case, and game. Saige is getting Rainbow Brite doll, wooden food, and some games. Alex will probably get a wooden toy.

~Meeshi~ · 10-08-2004, 12:24 PM

We do a Solstice Treasure Hunt, with clues leading the girls throughout the house looking for little gifts. Half the fun for the girls, is reading the clues and trying to ind the next hiding spot.

Kaya will be getting:

~A puzzle
~a set of tree blocks
~books
~a magical wand made by me
~Some bendie dolls made by me
~some miniatures

Nico will be getting:

~A puzzle
~A set of Lincoln Logs
~books
~A wand made by me
~some bendy fairies made by me
~some miniatures

As shared gifts, J will be making them a fairy tree house and a wooden puppet theatre that doubles as a small store and counter. Hopefully, I will also be able to work out a deal with Val and they will get something batiked. Oh, and if I can trade with Katie, I'd love some more woll fodd for them, too.

littlemamajess · 10-08-2004, 01:01 PM

My boys (5 and 2) are both REALLY into pretend cooking and have been for awhile. They have a ton of play food and are always "cooking" something up for me, so they are getting a Full size kitchen from www.brianswoodshop.com I am doing a layaway and they are SO awesome and their prices are great. Can't say enough good things about them!

As for other things I want to get I was thinking:
~Stuff for the car! They are so bored when we go anywhere and my friend moved 4 hours awaqy and I'd love to go visit her but they would get SO bored on that ride! LOL
~I think I'm going to get the 5yo a scooter for when it gets warm again next year
~Other outdoor toys for next year! (get em all on clerence this time of year! LOL)
~Coloring books and "learning" workbook type things
~Story books and interactive books
~Melissa and Doug boards (like latches and everday basics and the magnetic door ones ect)
~Melissa and Doug magnetic books and the fishing game!
~And probally a remote control car since these two are always fighting over the same one! LOL

oceana · 10-08-2004, 01:11 PM

My son is getting a wood kitchen filled with wood food. A correct boy doll, and one or two other wood toy items.

The cousins are getting playsilks and wood bead play jewelry.

I hope the grandparents spring for a swing set and get the backyard landscaped. I like to dream.

Robin · 10-08-2004, 02:08 PM

Well we really try to do three gifts. We have birthdays in Oct, Nov and Jan 1 so Winter is toy time around here.

For G who is 5 we are thinking about getting him a castle and set of knights. I just haven't decided which one we want to get yet. He will also get a new book (probably an audubon first field guide). And I am crocheting him a blanket. We will probably also get him another game for his leapster.

For E who will be 3 on Jan 1, we are getting him a book and I am making him a fleece blanket with an orca on it. I don't know what his big gift is going to be. For his birthday we are getting him a pixter and have 2 games for it.

For J who will be 1 in Nov, I have no idea what I am going to do for him. I know he will get a book like the other boys. I may make him a blanket too but I am not sure. I am thinking we may get him the FP castle set but I don't know.

Oh I am trading for knight outfits for the older boys and I may end up making them felt swords to go with the outfits.

klmama · 10-08-2004, 02:10 PM

We are giving the kids a joint gift of a puppet theater.

mamabear · 10-10-2004, 07:15 PM

We are keeping it very simple this year. I'm sure we'll add a few small things (Katie wants a Yoga Kids video very badly), but for now:

Katie: a prairie/pioneer dress, petticoat, apron, bloomers, bonnet, & boots a la Little House - all will be made by me (except the boots, LOL)

Jake: a teepee, made by me

Both will get pj's made by me.

BonaDea · 10-10-2004, 07:47 PM

lol

We try to minimize the holiday greed by only filling stockings for them. Usually, pj's, undies, craft items and small toys. I started my list of craft items that need refreshing yesterday.