tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739906585797910382.post1354745780250361649..comments2023-10-06T08:26:00.167-04:00Comments on from our back porch lookin' in...: Dear Santa, I need your help...the workaholic mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03576073045308775735noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739906585797910382.post-30985494537860074692011-12-22T23:05:12.373-05:002011-12-22T23:05:12.373-05:00At your kid's age, I think she's still pre...At your kid's age, I think she's still pretty easy to please. I'm sure she'll love those :)<br /><br />Have a merry Christmas!Pepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03213414455220310463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739906585797910382.post-91432054347211178242011-12-16T20:17:37.194-05:002011-12-16T20:17:37.194-05:00Thatcher ain't getting much more. He's get...Thatcher ain't getting much more. He's getting that exact trike (in boy colors), books, blocks and then a pull alligator toy. And "that's it" - but I keep reminding myself that that is oodles more than many, many children and that we have all we need. He is loved, he is healthy, and a few new things is plenty. I know it's hard not to feel guilty or get carried away, but having 2 parents, a roof over her head, guidance and faith puts her miles ahead of most children. Y'all are awesome parents and I think Santa has been very good to her!Happiness Is...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07594890203832107292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739906585797910382.post-84109532540300565112011-12-16T08:33:27.664-05:002011-12-16T08:33:27.664-05:00I'm with you on this! We just bought a few it...I'm with you on this! We just bought a few items, and don't tell, but I rewrapped some of her unopened presents from her birthday. Ugh. I'm bad I know. We will still have NO room to put everything after the Grandparents are done with us!! :)Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05048879304805762422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739906585797910382.post-91973458122067969272011-12-15T18:15:05.984-05:002011-12-15T18:15:05.984-05:00My suggestion is to NOT buy more. Christmas is so ...My suggestion is to NOT buy more. Christmas is so overwhelming for them at this age, that three presents is really the max before their tiny heads explode with over stimulation. I think your choices are perfect.Mama Bubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04521543145593543128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739906585797910382.post-82470533936274418992011-12-15T15:59:00.558-05:002011-12-15T15:59:00.558-05:00Oh hun. I wish I had some advice for you. JD and I...Oh hun. I wish I had some advice for you. JD and I are both stumped on what to get your little princess - Trey just keeps saying she wants a "dog, dog, dog" *ahem* so he's no help.... I'm hoping some auntie Lis fabulous-ness comes to mind, and SOON! <br /><br />I am going to do a post of what I'm getting for Trey - but it's nothing she doesn't already have and I don't think she wants a basketball hoop? (Or maybe she does - as long as their isn't a male coach - bahahahahah)Beach Bum & Babyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15707217527095549136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739906585797910382.post-5474760699182890832011-12-15T15:26:53.854-05:002011-12-15T15:26:53.854-05:00I'm struggling with this too. Mia is only 2, ...I'm struggling with this too. Mia is only 2, where she is starting to get Christmas she is still more concerned with opening than what is actually inside. So, the hubs and I have decided to just get her some little things so she has a good amount to open. Being a November baby, she just celebrated her birthday and made quite the hall, plus with the grandparents, aunts and uncles I think she'll be just fine.<br />So far I've bought her a hat and a Scentsy buddy. I'll probably get her some more crayons, some coloring books and maybe a tool bench as the biggie (she loves tools).Melissa at Tall Blonde Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16558729735720813077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739906585797910382.post-16373972272836623402011-12-15T14:41:03.142-05:002011-12-15T14:41:03.142-05:00I think those are great! Connor isn't getting ...I think those are great! Connor isn't getting much different...puzzles, books, some m&d shape sorter and stacker, pottery barn chair and some other little boy things like cars :) I did coloring books and crayons for his stocking. We are like you...no space!Kelli Kegleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16949149432382816201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739906585797910382.post-39819855468232927812011-12-15T13:50:01.368-05:002011-12-15T13:50:01.368-05:00I think that at this age its so tough because they...I think that at this age its so tough because they dont quite understand getting things from Santa and only play with the toys usually for a small time. Morgan is also getting blocks and puzzles. Another thing we are getting is a kitchen and a little easel for her to paint and do things on since she loves to color and paint.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739906585797910382.post-72313172052041011192011-12-15T12:19:30.994-05:002011-12-15T12:19:30.994-05:00Love those! We are struggling with Christmas as we...Love those! We are struggling with Christmas as well. In all honesty, there isnt ANYTHING that she needs- she has everything and we buy for her year round. However, I want her to have the fun Christmas memories that I have and share in the excitement of that special day for multiple reasons! So we bought her a wagon (more for us than her), some books and puzzles, some yo-gabba gabba dolls, and that's pretty much it. I think at this age, it's just as fun to get something small than big!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01495290619551293588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739906585797910382.post-26235310403781919772011-12-15T12:15:51.223-05:002011-12-15T12:15:51.223-05:00Hudson is getting the Rocking Elmo (he jams to it ...Hudson is getting the Rocking Elmo (he jams to it at the store!), a replacement toy (there was an old one of Wyatt's that Hudson loved and was broken by accident), and I think that's it. I already have enough clutter - as for the house on the market, we did that with 2 under 2 and it was actually relatively easy! The hardest part was needing to be out of the house for showings!Brittneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08610686595000875061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739906585797910382.post-56936357190942754332011-12-15T11:37:09.214-05:002011-12-15T11:37:09.214-05:00I think what you have is perfect, at this age they...I think what you have is perfect, at this age they dont understand getting gifts. That tricycle looks awesome!Amanda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03573085796468518582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739906585797910382.post-65762680648509882712011-12-15T10:06:06.402-05:002011-12-15T10:06:06.402-05:00Oh Connor is getting spoiled this year! Mainly bec...Oh Connor is getting spoiled this year! Mainly because we move into our new house TODAY and he has two of his own play areas PLUS a large, finished basement. He is getting an art table from us from IKEA, a nice wood play kitchen from my parents with food to accompany it, a plasma car, some DVDs, a play tunnel, puzzles, etc. Honestly, we only gave 5 toys to Connor last Christmas because of the generous Grandparents. I don't want to set a precedent of LOTS of gifts each Christmas from Santa, just because when you add more kids, that is more presents and a smaller bank account. I don't want it to get too out of control!Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04016101953605328450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739906585797910382.post-1214086720127267852011-12-15T10:05:27.673-05:002011-12-15T10:05:27.673-05:00That trike is awesome! I saw it at a little girls ...That trike is awesome! I saw it at a little girls birthday party this past weekend and it made it even cuter since it was pink. She is going to love it! We didnt get that much for C either. I know what you mean about not wanting to get then a lot because they really dont know the difference. I think what you got her is just perfect.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09823102149402169379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739906585797910382.post-8310401770741345182011-12-15T09:29:08.729-05:002011-12-15T09:29:08.729-05:00We don't really have a big/Santa present for K...We don't really have a big/Santa present for K. I feel like she has everything already. I'm sure I can wrap empty boxes and she'll be just as happy. The girl loves to open presents.KVHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01095609433615904103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739906585797910382.post-4923237936671828792011-12-15T09:28:21.860-05:002011-12-15T09:28:21.860-05:00I think what you got is perfect! I love that trike...I think what you got is perfect! I love that trike! <br /><br />So often this holiday becomes all about the gifts and more, more more! Jamie is going to get so much from everyone else that we got him 3 things. One bigger Santa gift and 2 smaller things. Honestly even that was probably too much, he has so much already!Mrs EyeCanSeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06481991213562788059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739906585797910382.post-81020055020126277282011-12-15T09:03:03.163-05:002011-12-15T09:03:03.163-05:00I got Ethan a shopping cart and some food and made...I got Ethan a shopping cart and some food and made him a bean bag. He's also getting some mega bloks from us as well. Honestly, the grandparents go so overboard that I'm really not too worried about it this year. I don't think they will mind at this point and I think you picked out some awesome gifts!Laura @ My Thoughts-Uninterruptedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836990493552363157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739906585797910382.post-91967797059639837512011-12-15T08:58:39.046-05:002011-12-15T08:58:39.046-05:00My daughter got that bike for her
1st birthday an...My daughter got that bike for her <br />1st birthday and she LOVES it! It really is a great present, good idea.<br /><br />We got our 14 month old some music instruments - a drum, keyboard and maracas because she loves to dance, puzzles from Melissa & Doug, tons of books and a few other things. Like you, she'll be getting tons of stuff from her Grandparents & aunts and uncles.<br /><br />~LauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13130330798468667706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739906585797910382.post-73662772290676506372011-12-15T08:58:36.631-05:002011-12-15T08:58:36.631-05:00I agree with the others. A few select gifts will m...I agree with the others. A few select gifts will make your little girl happy!Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04275703449658727556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739906585797910382.post-36775250297501001432011-12-15T08:52:36.102-05:002011-12-15T08:52:36.102-05:00I think she will love it!
We got Cohen a rocking ...I think she will love it!<br /><br />We got Cohen a rocking "horse" that is a baseball as his big present from Santa. Then he is getting several Melissa and Doug wooden toys and blocks, as well as books galore. He loves to read and we would be buying them anyway, so Santa is bringing them to make it look like he has a lot under the tree! ;) Our families are going crazy with the gifts so I do not feel bad!Aishlea https://www.blogger.com/profile/06114621005013210967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739906585797910382.post-66915369307537453332011-12-15T08:48:39.619-05:002011-12-15T08:48:39.619-05:00Plus they just got all those toys for their birthd...Plus they just got all those toys for their birthdays in October...which seems like yesterday!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09376889141903161184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739906585797910382.post-7400423556182504312011-12-15T08:44:25.587-05:002011-12-15T08:44:25.587-05:00I think you have done fine! I have the same space...I think you have done fine! I have the same space restrictions. Nolan is getting a bean bag, a pop out tunnel (to hide in of course), and some smaller stuff. But I know he's getting tons of stuff from family. So girl you are totally fine! I think my mom is getting him some Melissa and Doug puzzles.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09376889141903161184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739906585797910382.post-35893958247753565862011-12-15T08:40:41.020-05:002011-12-15T08:40:41.020-05:00At this age they don't understand getting gift...At this age they don't understand getting gifts anyway...I'm sure she'll get plenty from everybody else.<br /><br />I only bought Hadley two things so far. I got her a rocking horse and a tunnel. One kid can only have so many toys and I'm sure her grandmas will stock her up good.Tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00117455861949834449noreply@blogger.com