My son is 3 (also have a baby under 6mths) and this will be the 1st year that he will actually get into Christmas (already pointing out decorations in shops). I don't want to ruin the excitement of Santa but I feel I can't allow him to think he brought all the gifts aswell. I tried to explain to my partner that I'd like to explain that Santa brings 1 present to all the boys and girls and mummy, daddy and family bring everything else, I also want to sway the gift he asks Santa for to be something inexpensive as he attends school with children who may not get everything they ask for. My partner thinks we shouldn't worry about other children as he works hard for everything we have but id hate after Xmas for him to return with the gift everyone asked Santa for to find out one kid didn't get it.
What do other parents do??
I know christmas isnt just about the gifts but be reassured we have lots of family time and always visit the grandparents,aunts ect leaving gifts at home to play games and eat cold turkey sandwiches and watch the tv specials.
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Momsknowbest · 09/10/2017 21:49
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