Bedroom Talk
What should I do for Christmas this year?
My kids already have to many toys and clothes. I was thinking of getting them a laptop but hubby veto that idea. How does new bedroom furniture sound? I could fix up their rooms (which would most likely be a better idea as I plan to sell the house next year) We did just take a trip to Louisiana but I could take them to my Dad's Lake house. My kids play ball and catch but not to good at sports they are only 4 yrs, 2 yrs and 5 months old
Public Comments
- Starting early, I see. I would say to take a trip somewhere. Thats always my favorite.
- Adopt a family from a local shelter or domestic violence center. Have your kids shop for them, teach them compassion, and give them the feeling of doing good for others.
- hmmm... the bedroom thing sounds good... or you could have them donate their usual amount of gifts to something like "The Giving Tree" or whatever you have in your area. Teaching children selfless acts is always a great idea!!
- do they some sport? maybe something they can use for that?
- So you have an infant to a 4 year old and aren't going to do Christmas for them because "they have enough all ready". I'm sorry but I think it's a bad idea all the way around. Taking a trip or redoing their rooms at that age is not going to be appreciated. Kids want things they can unwrap and play with not furniture they have to "keep nice" or a trip that they may never remember taking years later. Besides, if you're moving anyway, why sink all the money into redoing any room when you won't be living there and the new owner is likely to change it anyway after they move in. Your best bit is to go through all the toys they don't play with anymore and donate them long before Christmas. If they are broke or have critical missing pieces, throw them away. Clothing, if you can't reuse it as hand me downs for your younger children and it has no sentimental value to you then donate it as well if it is free of severe wear and stains. Buy them some new books. New clothing or PJ's for Christmas. Get some toys like an art center, something for outside rather than inside if you are over run in the house. How about new toy boxes with their names on them for their rooms to keep their personal things in? get some board games for kids that are in their age range to play together. My son has oodles of indoor things to play with but for his birthday in March instead of telling people "don't buy him toys he has too much all ready" we just told them "outdoor toys, swim items for summer or books". Kids like things they can have and open. When they are this young it is more important to them. As for stockings you could always put in some treats, new crayons, coloring books, tub toys (throw out worn out ones that you have at home), things that can go in the car to amuse them with a tote with their name on them to keep in the car with their car toys. A laptop at their age is a bad idea. It would end up broken and would be a waste for them at their age.
