In the past, we have never created 'wish lists' for Christmas. As little kids, I pretty much knew what my kids would like and I also knew what I would NOT get them, so having lists was not necessary. As my kids get older, however, I feel the need for some assistance. (And before anyone thinks I'm nuts for thinking about Christmas in November, please remember I have a business that has its VERY busy time coming up starting in about 2 weeks. If I don't do it now...well, stress.) Anyway, since I wanted some ideas for my older kids I let the younger kids do lists too. [MISTAKE] I now hear--I 'WANT' this, I 'WANT' that! Mom, Get me that for Christmas! Yikes, what have I started. In the past my kids have not been too bad with the
gimmees but I may have ruined them. So starting now the wish lists are CLOSED.
Here are a few of my favorite items that made the lists though:
A Cannon
Fake Flowers
Balloons
A Big Pickle Train
I don't know
Warm Socks
I'll give you 10 bucks if you can match up the items with the requester. (note not all children have list items represented here.)
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My guesses:
A Cannon: Ethan
Fake Flowers: Sierra
Balloons: Savannah
A Big Pickle Train: Tim
I don't know: Emily
Warm Socks: Sierra
Sorry, I don't know your kids, so I'll pass on the guessing game. But that cannon really gave me a chuckle!
I have no guesses (except for cannon - MIKE). But in the case of balloons, fake flowers, and warm socks, sometimes it's nice to ask. For a few years now we've given Carolyn band-aids and microwave popcorn for her birthday (usually at her request), and she's been happy as a lark.
The crazy ads and commercials used to make me think that my kids needed all this whiz-bangy stuff, but I'm so anti that now it's refreshing to buy the kids things they need and will actually use for more than 2 days.
Shh don't tell, there were plenty of whiz bangy things...but the ones that made my favorite list are MUCH more likely to be under the tree. (aside from the Cannon. LOL)
I can't wait to reveal who asked for it, but I'll let a few more people guess first.
Ooh, I love guessing games - I'm just not very good at them - but here goes my guesses.
Cannon- Savanna
Fake flowers - Emily
Balloons - Tim
A Big Pickle Train - Ethan
I don't know - Mike
Warm Socks - Emily
We always got to make wish lists, but I don't remember ever receiving much of what was on the lists. I think Marni's idea is a good one - get the kids something useful they'll actually use for longer than Christmas break.
We are doing our Christmas shopping tomorrow because Dave has it off and the kids have school. We do this every year. So, our wish lists are closed too.
Ok the results:
Cannon--Savanna
Fake Flowers--Savanna
Balloons--Savanna
A Big Pickle Train--Ethan
I don't know--Emily
Warm Socks--Tim
I asked Savanna, "Do you know what a cannon is?" "No"
Had to laugh.
Cannon--Savanna
Fake Flowers--Savanna
Balloons--Savanna
A Big Pickle Train--Ethan
I don't know--Emily
Warm Socks--me!!!!
(the ten dollars go to tim)
Tim..you wish!
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