I love giving gifts more than I like receiving them. I know, a lot of people say that, but I really mean it. I think it's a while different ballgame when you become a parent ... Christmas gifts no longer have anything to do with you, it's just about your kids.
I get giddy when I'm wrapping gifts, in anticipation of what the persons reaction will be when they open the gift. My heart starts skipping a beat thinking about Jaxon opening his gifts this year. I think he'll really enjoy it this Christmas, compared to last year when he was only 10 months and didn't even really open the majority of the gifts himself. I can just hear him now... "Woooaahhhhhhh!"
Here's what's on his list this year...
I actually bought this for him already, as Target had it half off this past weekend. Can't wait to see him riding it!
Outdoor toys
Since Jaxon loves being outdoors so much, I'd like to get him a slide of some sort, and maybe some ride on toys.
Someday I'd like him to have a big train table and train set... but we just don't have the space for it right now.
He's all-boy and loves any kind of vehicle that makes noise... I think his favorites right now are tractors and fire trucks.
Cohen's list ...
{Now, before you accuse me of going crazy buying gifts for my boys, I am not buying everything on their lists. These are just ideas that I've given their grandparents to choose from, or if they have something better in mind, that's great too! We are thankful for anything.}
Here's a question for Mom's of 2 or more... I'm completely torn when it comes to buying gifts for Cohen. I know he's only going to be 2 months old, so he'll have no idea what's going on. But the "fair" momma in me feels torn that Jax is going to get toys and then the little guy will be sleeping. So how do you keep it fair? Do you buy the same amount of gifts, and just try and keep it around the same dollar amount spent? Or do you set a dollar amount for each child and buy for them until you've spent the same on each child? Any ideas or suggestions you have for me are much appreciated!! :)
And what about you -- what's on your/your kids' Christmas lists this year?
{P.S... Kaela and Mom... I know you both read this... I am still waiting for your lists... :)}
I say no.
ReplyDeleteCohen has noooo idea what's going on, and I wouldn't feel bad about it. I'm not saying that you spoil Jax rotten and then get Cohen one little toy, I just feel that there shouldn't be any pressure to keeping it the same.
Love you!
My daughter was 5 months last year and I am so excited or this year's Christmas! This holiday becomes so much more sweeter when you have baby(ies) to share it with! We got her a ride on turtle from Vtech and a bath toy boat from fisherprice. I'm still looking for more ideas though :)!
ReplyDeleteNo need to keep it equal. I'm with Kallie on this one...spoil Jaxon. Just an idea, let Jaxon help you buy a special gift for Cohen. Another idea, you could wrap up Jaxon's baby toys, clothes, etc if you want an equal number of presents for both boys. Jaxon is going to enjoy the unwrapping and Cohen will just enjoy being cuddled! Merry Christmas:)
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