making a list
even after pulling out several to save for eve's birthday, the amount of gifts under last year's tree was embarrassing. so this year i've adopted a little rhyme (courtesy of my sister sarah's neighbor's sister- wow. that's annoying to type, let alone read. . .) to direct my shopping:
"something you want, something you need, something to wear, something to read."
i've puchased and wrapped every gift for the girls (not much making happening this year. i blame baby.) and i have it on good authority that santa has his all ready to go too. . . maybe shoved in a closet somewhere until christmas eve.
since the girls are oblivious to this blog until a picture of themselves appears, i will show some of what we've gotten to fulfill our little rhyme. my favorites, as always are great books and simple toys:
something to read:
zoo-ology by joelle jolivet for eve (this is a bigger than normal book with great illustrations and groupings) and ABC by bruno munari for ruth. both are really going to work out for me; entertaining the girls for long periods of time and without getting too burdensome to read to them over and over. both are more about observing and identifying things than following a story-line. i've gotten some other great books as well (i only have so much self control) which will be great for reading and looking at. perhaps i'll do a post (or five) at some point featuring my favorite children's books.
something you want:
i think i spoil my children. but in my defense, eve came up with the request for a camera on her own ("i want that sing that mama has with the pictures on it and you push it for the pictures"). she has been asking for it exclusively for over a month now. she'll be in heaven and i'll get the chance to fix all the settings on my own camera. thank you ebay. i'm not sure ruthie's gift will be as exciting. after watching her pretend play with a barbie at church for nearly 25 minutes today, i'm questioning the blocks, but i love them and am hopeful we'll have a great time building together.
also wrapped up in the closet we have things to wear (jeans and ballet slippers), things they need (umbrellas and underwear) and things ready to stuff in the stockings- courtesy of santa. and i'm fairly certain santa will be giving:
little doctor play kit for eve. perfect, given all the appointments for the girls and myself lately. and duck on bike for ruth. really entertaining. the duck will join the many other tin toys in our home (ride-a-rocket, humming spinning top, russian police car and ambulance among others) almost all by schylling, one of my favorite tin toy companies.
now i just have to start working on chip. not nearly as easy as the girls. . .
Friday, December 14, 2007 at 04:00AM
Reader Comments (9)
I am soooo jealous! I've bought two that's right two gifts so far this year. My parents and one of Remingtons and truth be told Travis purchased both of them. Husbands are definately harder! The only things I know he would like or could use are way expensive.
Cute stuff!
We have a gift rule at our house too- a need, a want and a surprise. (I think we got that idea from the Jeppesens) It doesn't rhyme but it does the job.
I am very nearly done with my shopping- even for Michael (hooray!). Husbands are by far the hardest to shop for.
such a great idea, cuts out the non- necessities. I am totally using that next year.
GREAT gifts. I am pretty much done also, I only have to buy cereal (I am carrying on that Santa tradition!) I am sticking to that rhyme also, and it has made Christmas so much easier. Although resisting temptation to buy more is a chore. Yesterday I saw BRISTLE BLOCKS!, I want them so badly, If I had an 18 month old or there-abouts I so would have gotten them...
GREAT gifts. I am pretty much done also, I only have to buy cereal (I am carrying on that Santa tradition!) I am sticking to that rhyme also, and it has made Christmas so much easier. Although resisting temptation to buy more is a chore. Yesterday I saw BRISTLE BLOCKS!, I want them so badly, If I had an 18 month old or there-abouts I so would have gotten them...
I would be excited to read your post about favorite childrens books- i love the ones you've posted about so far. Ruby is getting the same doctors kit this year too (:
That is the smartest thing that I've heard of in a long time. However, I think I'd have to do all three from us and then Santa too! I have a serious problem when it comes to limiting gifts. I did do much better this year though and will try again next year. For me I start working on Jonah's birthday list once I feel I've gone over board. His birthday is in two months and it sneaks up fast. Chris is the one who really gets spoiled!!!!
You should start a side bar of just great books you love and that your kids love!!!!
Have a Merry Christmas. Audrey
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