I am not a procrastinator. I do all my Xmas shopping throughout the year and I’m done by Sept. BUT, it wouldn’t hurt to take a look during Black Friday….and of course, I DO find things. And then I have to buy two of “it” because I deserve one too. And then the last minute countdown shopping, just in case there is some super-tremendous deal (and two of “it” again). It never ends, but it FEELS like I am saving money. Ok, I’m delusional.
Although I/we had only one child, we passed on the wisdom of prioritizing and the difference between wants and needs. As a child, my parents could afford to give us two only bare essentials. Extended and church family provided the delights. We tried to give our son the top item on his list and a few smaller things. Children are easily overwhelmed by too many new things all at once. This is especially true for one with autism or ADHD. We wanted our son to have a delightful Christmas but not contribute to a sense of entitlement. As he grew up, he discovered the pride of saving for and buying something special — like his first motorcycle!
Years ago I went Christmas shopping and my husband called me from work and asked what had I bought. I was telling him the different stores I had been in and what I had bought. I started telling him about another store I had went to, he said “never mind”.
P51Strega over 4 years ago
All done. For the present.
jpayne4040 over 4 years ago
For those who have kids, I’m sure it seems like it’s never done!
dlkrueger33 over 4 years ago
I am not a procrastinator. I do all my Xmas shopping throughout the year and I’m done by Sept. BUT, it wouldn’t hurt to take a look during Black Friday….and of course, I DO find things. And then I have to buy two of “it” because I deserve one too. And then the last minute countdown shopping, just in case there is some super-tremendous deal (and two of “it” again). It never ends, but it FEELS like I am saving money. Ok, I’m delusional.
Thechildinme over 4 years ago
Although I/we had only one child, we passed on the wisdom of prioritizing and the difference between wants and needs. As a child, my parents could afford to give us two only bare essentials. Extended and church family provided the delights. We tried to give our son the top item on his list and a few smaller things. Children are easily overwhelmed by too many new things all at once. This is especially true for one with autism or ADHD. We wanted our son to have a delightful Christmas but not contribute to a sense of entitlement. As he grew up, he discovered the pride of saving for and buying something special — like his first motorcycle!
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 4 years ago
Don’t over do it. They are in your care so no more grandmothering.
WCraft Premium Member over 4 years ago
Daily event here – called “Amazon Prime…
samfran6-0 over 4 years ago
Years ago I went Christmas shopping and my husband called me from work and asked what had I bought. I was telling him the different stores I had been in and what I had bought. I started telling him about another store I had went to, he said “never mind”.