Guess what? I am finished Christmas shopping for my boys. Yes, you heard right - I'm done shopping for my children, and it's only the second week of December!
Shopping for my kids is a bit difficult because like many of your children, my boys have EVERYTHING. Hudrends of books, crafts, educational toys, Plasma Cars, puzzles, LEGO, and almost every constuction vehicle by Playmobil. They have a play kitchen, a tool station, rocks and crystals, TinterToys, Wedgits, computer games, and train sets - needless to say, they don't need anything, and I look forward to giving away a lot of the things they don't play with currently. But of course, it's Christmas, and I love to shop, especially for my children!
So here's what's under my tree this year, for my boys:
We'll start with my 4 year old. Shopping for him wasn't too hard, because he told me, more or less, what he wanted Santa (and his family) to get him. He loves everything constuction, of course, and this ride-on backhoe by Peg Perego is awesome! He has a similar one in yellow, but that one stays at my parents house:
This backhoe is what Santa will be leaving under the tree (already assembled, of course!) for my son to see on Christmas morning!
He's also asked for a snowplow, and I found the perfect one by Bruder:
And of course, this truck from Playmobil:
And a street sweeper! He loves following street sweepers around in the summer. My mom takes him in her car, and they literally follow street sweepers around the neighbourhood for hours!
My son spends a lot of time playing with all his Playmobil and Bruder trucks. They're well made, high quality items that I don't mind buying for him.
He also loves Zamboni's, and I can't wait to take him to a hockey game this winter so he can see the real Zamboni in action. In the meantime, I'm hoping he loves this mini Zamboni that his little brother will be giving him:
Of course, something from Transformers has also made his wish list this year - the all powerful DEVASTATOR! Devastator is really 6 constuction trucks that combine together to make one mean, huge Transformer:
See? Luckily, I won't be the one who has to put this together!
I've also bought him a few books (about science and astronomy) and some rocks and crystals for his stocking, to add to his collection.
My son is beginning to understand the meaning of Christmas, especially because of what he is learning at his Catholic School. We teach him at home, too, the true meaning of Christmas, and the importance of prayer and being thankful. The gift giving is just a bonus, really!
Moving on to my 22 month old boy - he was a lot harder to shop for because he has everything already - handed down from his older brother! He likes playing with his brother's trucks, and tools, but mostly, my baby boy loves his play kitchen and cell phones. We even have several 'demo' phones at home for him to play with! He loves musical instuments, too, and ride-on toys.
He loved this firetruck he saw the other day, so this will be what Santa will be leaving for him under the tree:
H does have one like this already, but I figure I can take it to my inlaws house for him to use there.
He loves his play kitchen at home, and I bought him these pots and pans to go with it from Melissa and Doug:
I thought it would be cute for him to have his own mixer, too, since he loves to 'cook'!
And this little guitar will be his gift from his big brother:
The one I bought him is blue, his favourite colour.
I also picked up a little play saw with goggles for him, because well, boys can never have too many tools in the house, right?
I'm sure I am forgetting something - but this is more or less what will be waiting for my boys to open on Christmas Day! Now, I have to finish the stocking stuffers... and every other person on my list!
What are you getting your children this year?
Shopping for my kids is a bit difficult because like many of your children, my boys have EVERYTHING. Hudrends of books, crafts, educational toys, Plasma Cars, puzzles, LEGO, and almost every constuction vehicle by Playmobil. They have a play kitchen, a tool station, rocks and crystals, TinterToys, Wedgits, computer games, and train sets - needless to say, they don't need anything, and I look forward to giving away a lot of the things they don't play with currently. But of course, it's Christmas, and I love to shop, especially for my children!
So here's what's under my tree this year, for my boys:
We'll start with my 4 year old. Shopping for him wasn't too hard, because he told me, more or less, what he wanted Santa (and his family) to get him. He loves everything constuction, of course, and this ride-on backhoe by Peg Perego is awesome! He has a similar one in yellow, but that one stays at my parents house:
This backhoe is what Santa will be leaving under the tree (already assembled, of course!) for my son to see on Christmas morning!
He's also asked for a snowplow, and I found the perfect one by Bruder:
And of course, this truck from Playmobil:
And a street sweeper! He loves following street sweepers around in the summer. My mom takes him in her car, and they literally follow street sweepers around the neighbourhood for hours!
My son spends a lot of time playing with all his Playmobil and Bruder trucks. They're well made, high quality items that I don't mind buying for him.
He also loves Zamboni's, and I can't wait to take him to a hockey game this winter so he can see the real Zamboni in action. In the meantime, I'm hoping he loves this mini Zamboni that his little brother will be giving him:
Of course, something from Transformers has also made his wish list this year - the all powerful DEVASTATOR! Devastator is really 6 constuction trucks that combine together to make one mean, huge Transformer:
See? Luckily, I won't be the one who has to put this together!
I've also bought him a few books (about science and astronomy) and some rocks and crystals for his stocking, to add to his collection.
My son is beginning to understand the meaning of Christmas, especially because of what he is learning at his Catholic School. We teach him at home, too, the true meaning of Christmas, and the importance of prayer and being thankful. The gift giving is just a bonus, really!
Moving on to my 22 month old boy - he was a lot harder to shop for because he has everything already - handed down from his older brother! He likes playing with his brother's trucks, and tools, but mostly, my baby boy loves his play kitchen and cell phones. We even have several 'demo' phones at home for him to play with! He loves musical instuments, too, and ride-on toys.
He loved this firetruck he saw the other day, so this will be what Santa will be leaving for him under the tree:
H does have one like this already, but I figure I can take it to my inlaws house for him to use there.
He loves his play kitchen at home, and I bought him these pots and pans to go with it from Melissa and Doug:
I thought it would be cute for him to have his own mixer, too, since he loves to 'cook'!
And this little guitar will be his gift from his big brother:
The one I bought him is blue, his favourite colour.
I also picked up a little play saw with goggles for him, because well, boys can never have too many tools in the house, right?
I'm sure I am forgetting something - but this is more or less what will be waiting for my boys to open on Christmas Day! Now, I have to finish the stocking stuffers... and every other person on my list!
What are you getting your children this year?
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Our daughter is getting a kitchen and shopping cart from her grandparents, and we're getting her a musical ensemble and penguin bowling pin set! Along with some small toys, etc. Oh, and her aunt and uncle got her her very first dollhouse! How fun!
Oh Santa I've been good, Oh Santa could ......
Leave me that Radio control Helicopter for Christmas
You know Just to hover around the office.
I only have my sister, my FIL, my BIL, and my dad to buy for and I know exactly what each are getting but this snow has to let up and let me get it done.
I've got major work to do!
Since my daughter is only 5 1/2 months old, she isn't getting much. I bought her a whole bunch of winter clothes, and then we will get her a few teething toys.
I, too, am done shopping - actually done for everyone! I made most of my gifts so I had to start early. Feels good to get is done. And also wanted it done in case the baby comes early. Hopefully not that early, but just in case.
You'll have to let us know what the kids think of their gifts!
Santa is leaving my 5 year old a Razor Scooter and the 3 year old daughter Dora's talking kitchen. Then they'll both have 5 or 6 other smaller gifts to open from Mommy & Daddy.
This year, I am trying something new. I am only putting togheter the gifts that are from "Santa" and it's 1-2 things each, then the rest I am wrapped and those are from Mommy & Daddy for being good kids ALL YEAR.
Ohhh Must get off this computer and go do some shopping!
He got a ton of John Deere stuff. Except he already has so much that we had a hard time finding new stuff he didn't already had and had to order a lot.
Elijah is getting new Wii games, lego sets, space toys, meteorites, space books, clothing, a moon lamp (super cool) and I still need a few things for him. I need to finish- now!
Oh, and they both got new bedding sets. Elijah got a space theme and asher got John Deere bedding. NOt my choices, but it will make them happy!
I also just picked up some wooden puzzles (he's in love with them right now) and some guitar accessories. Guitar stand, guitar picks, a new guitar strap, and some extra strings. When you have a 2.5 year old guitar player, you can never have enough extra strings. :-)
Congrats on getting your boys' shopping done!
I have no idea what I'm getting for Sophie. No. Idea. Neil asked me the other day, and I was like UMMMMM. I'm sort of a last minute shopper. And since I don't have to ship hers and she'll only sort of know what's going on anyway, I can be a little lax.
My toddler loves playing kitchen right now. They'd have so much fun together!
Your boys are going to love all of their wonderful gifts - it is SO fun to shop for our kiddos...
PS: LOVE all those toys.
We're doing art stuff this year and some clothes. Very small budget so we aren't doing much.