I. LOVE. CHRISTMAS.
We (read I) decided to try something new this year. A new Christmas list. The kids were hesitant but soon joined in.
The Christmas lists were as follows:
Something you want
Something you need
Something to wear
Something to read
('Something to eat' was added later)
By the beginning of December the kids lists were written and rewritten and soon didn't change.
What I loved about this method was three things:
- The kids knew exactly what they wanted and weren't influenced by the media.
- When I went Christmas shopping I knew what I was shopping for and didn't impulse buy.
- Our Christmas was smaller, more personal and easy.
I don't think any of us, including the kids, missed out on anything Christmas morning. We watched the youngest Lovell to the oldest open their gifts, one at a time. We oohed and aahed and giggled (see my photo) and enjoyed our time together.
Yes. My children got me a Barbie head. A Barbie head?!
I hope your day was awesome!
2 comments:
Megan told me about the Barbie head...made me giggle. And wonder.
We did that this year too! LOVED it and so did the kids. This year we all seemed a lot happier with a lot less.
Thanks for the idea!
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