Presents for father of children - separated.

[Sparrowlegs248]

I separated from my husband over a year ago. We have 2 small children. I feel like I should buy birthday and Christmas presents for their dad, from.them.

The problem being, he is so difficult to buy for. Historically unaporeciative (though potentially different with the children...) and can't see the point of buying stuff for the sake of it.

But, I am sure he would live to receive a small gift or two from the children, and they love giving.

Can anyone give me any suggestions or ideas? He doesn't drink, play computor games, or have any gadgets as such. Did gifts would Prob at not go down well unless a homemade cake.

Does he buy from them for you? If not, I'm afraid I'd find it hard to be so thoughtful.

However, if you really want to, then why not simply let the children choose the gifts? I did that with both mine and yes, they choose funny/weird things when they're small but if you keep budget to say five pounds or something, then it's fine. They enjoy choosing and they learn about gift-giving.

I wouldn't.
Wait until they are old enough to have pocket money and then you can enable them to make the choice.
Maybe encourage them to make a card for him ?

Hmm thanks. We do have very different ideas about sone things. It's something the children love to do so it's for them that I'm doing it really. It would be easier if he weren't so bloody hard to buy for. I've alwaysxstrugggled and now it's just harder.

Let the kids decide and don't get stuck into worrying about what he'd like. The gift is from the kids rather than you so whether or not he likes it is neither here nor there.

Think of it from a child's POV- Daddy likes drinking coffee so let's get a mug. (Photomugs are special) Daddy likes Toblerone so let's buy a stick of Toblerone.

Thanks. Thing us they're 2 and 3 so who knows what they would choose. But I think yours right actually, I'll take them shopping.

It doesn't matter what it is, it will be appreciated more if they chose or made it.

Young children tend to choose things they like themselves, but some amazing choices can emerge when they consider the person they are buying for.

Don't make any apologies or excuses if you think he might not appreciate it. Let them own the choice 100%.

Let your little ones make, with supervision some biscuits or cakes and then let them decorate them. They have lots of fun. Job done.