Speaking of Coveting Things

Every year I get asked, "What does (insert child's name here) want as a present?"  Usually it is at some inopportune moment and I can not think of anything to suggest.  So I usually just blurt out, "Nicholas likes trains.  Rachel likes Princesses.  Jack should get something he can't break.  And, Teddy likes to nurse, but I don't think that Amazon sells wet nurses."

Well, this year I did something a little different.  I set up Wish Lists at Amazon.com for each kid with a list of toys that the kids would like and that I would like for them to have.  Please note, none of these toys are animated fish, chickens or any other such loud dancing creature given to children for the sole purpose of driving their parents up a wall.  The lists include everything from toys and books to music and clothing covering a whole price range.

To some this may seem to be missing the point of the season, but  I will tell you that I have already gotten compliments for putting these list together from far away relatives who want to get my children something they will enjoy but are not longer plugged in to the Pre-School set.  Plus, it lets folks know what we think are appropriate gifts, i.e. there are lots of books and no Bratz dolls.  This is by no means an exclusive list.  If someone wanted to get the kids something they thought they would like, I would be appreciative and simply touched by the generosity of others towards my children.  However, now when I get asked, "What does (insert child's name) want for Christmas?" I can give an answer that is both helpful and brief.

Any-who...if you are one of those folks looking for a gift for one of my adorable kiddos, here is where you can find the lists for Rachel, Nicholas, Jack and Teddy.

Comments

[DeAnna]

I'm so nosey, I just had to sneak a peek. :) Rachel is a girl after my own heart with all the high school musical stuff. :) Yes I actually did watch the premier and my husband laughed at me and now whenever Isabella sees anything in the store, she blurts out in her never quiet voice "High School Musical, Mommy, You LOVE High School Musical." :)