I have a 9 year old daughter. When me and her dad have been able to afford it, I'll admit, we have spoiled her. This year we have been so skint. She wrote a list to Santa and i was so upset when I seen it as I knew we wouldn't be able to manage it all. We have managed a few things off her birthday list but the other things are just bits and bobs that she actually needs. For instance got her an electric toothbrush, not something she's asked for but something she needs.
I put her gifts out tonight and it just looks like so little compared to usual. I'm so worried she will be disappointed. She would never say she is but it just doesn't seem a lot. I'd be okay if it was all the stuff on her list she's asked for but only managed to get a couple.
I know many people are struggling and she is a lucky girl to even get what she has but I feel like compared to previous years (my fault entirely) she'll be disappointed.