Why is it so impossible to shop for my children. Tristen is 17 months and Connor is 3 months, it's not like they are EVER going to remember what I bought them. I always have such a hard time finding that "one special" gift. What I keep trying to tell myself is "they rather play with the box than the toy anyway". So why am I stressing?!?!
On the list of things for Tristen, a play kitchen, trucks, tool bench, pedal car and art set. All of which encourage imagination, I am tired of all the toys that make noise and light up. What happened to creative play, I feel like it's gone out the window. Everything works with a push of a button instead of kids making the sound the toy does.
Connor is a bit easier because he has a ton of hand me downs from Tristen. I think I am just getting him a bumbo chair. Because I am cheap I will be going to Once Upon a Child ( a used children's boutique) to save some money. Like the Duggars always say "buy used and save the difference"
It's sad that most people focus so much on what they get they do not put enough thought into the giving. This year my husband and I are not buying anyone gifts. Instead we picked a group to donate too. It's the spirit of the holidays and I think too many of us forget to give especially to those who need it the most.
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ReplyDeleteFirstly, I remember watching that episode where "Buy used and save the difference" was used.
ReplyDeleteI agree about not stressing over what to get your wee ones, they won't remember and like you said, "They would rather play with the box then the toy anyway".
Sammy, is getting all learning toys and her big gift is a safety trampoline because she loves jumping and it's great therapy for Autistic children. I think as your child or in your case children get older Christmas become much more exciting.