Pitch away Texas, I sure would..But, then I'd shake it off and find a wy to fix things so my kids wouldn't know..I've done it before..Just bought something and put m-i-l's name to it and the kids never knew..
We have two granddaughters 10 and 12 both are into barral racing, gymkana,so we are usually pitching in for saddels,boots,riding jackets, hats..But the girls love pretty cloths so I usually buy them an outfit and barbies when they were into that. Now no so many toys but theylove to read Nancy Drew, so that is on the list..We also have as you know Cade, Ethan and Carson, plus Olivia will arrive in January.. Olivia is getting a cute little outfit to come home from the hospital in and a crib mobile for now..Cade wants a remote controlled dinosaur, Leapster learning games and any toy that Santa hasn't left
but will settle for just about anything and be happy..Plus I've gotten him some cord and a shirt and crew neck sweater, Etahn got a new coat, pants and sweater, weeble wobble school bus, a home planet theater, as did Cade and glow in the dark planets to hang from the ceilings of their rooms...(Cade and Ethan) Carson got a special toy to sit and play at, plus all kinds of other things.They each are getting a butterfly garden, send for the catterpillars and watch them become butterflies..So many thing but, heck We can do it and our gift is just seeing the smiles and ohhs and ahhhs as they open the gifts..e past several years, we've gone to my daughters home Christmas morning to be with Cade as he see's what Santa brought and have brunch...This year my daughter and her DH have bought another new home and will spend Christmas eve and night here so Santa has been instructed to come to Ma's home to leave Cade and Carson's presents
I'm so excited about this, It's been a long time since they have stayed here like this..I can hardly wait
I know we overdo with thegrandkids,but we've been lucky as all of them are always delighted with what they get, say thank you and hug and kiss us, they also play nicely with the toys and share with each other..And, as long as I'm able and mommy and daddy ok everything, I'll get what I can for them...It really isn't how much a kid gets or even how expensive, it's the love you show them and the respect you show them the rest of the year that counts...
kadesma, helping Santa