Fancy sharing what your dc's are getting this Christmas?

[gill1978]

There was a great thread last year where everybody wrote what there dc's were getting for Christmas. It was so lovely to read everybody's lists and helped with inspiration for presents for my nieces and nephews when I had no idea what kids of their age would like. I can't see a similar thread this year so thought I'd start one.

My two are getting:

Ds1 (4)

Smokey the fire truck (thanks to Milkshake for that one!)
Cars 2 colour splash speedway
Cars 2 backpack
Mr men book
Pack of two playmobil firemen
Cars 2 playing cards
Selection box

Ds2 (3)

Leapfrog tag and 2 books
Cookie the friendly pup
Cars 2 backpack
2 Spot books
Small playmobil set
Selection box

Also, the dog is getting a chicken filled bone and a squeaky steak

They will get one other present from GPs but otherwise all of it comes from us. They'll each get a stocking too with pants, socks chocolate coins etc - mainly stuff they would have gotten anyway but which is much more exciting when it's come out of a stocking!

Anyone else want to share their lists?

ds (7yo)
rollerskates - his birthday was very computer game orientated so I'm trying to balance it out
2 penguin t-shirts (do you know how difficult it is to find kids t-shirts with penguins on? I had to go to cafe press in the end and nearly fainted when I saw the price of 2 tshirts plus p&p - £37 bloody quid. Was going to get a hoody as well but saw the price)
Mr Popper's Penguins DVD
stocking stuff including a luck potion and some penguin themed stuff

(guess what ds's long term obsession is).

dd (16months)
shopping trolley with fake food
jolly postman anniversary edition
stocking stuff - mostly bath toys and chocolate

We're moving a couple of weeks after xmas so hoping they won't get too much. They both need new clothes but am waiting till sales/after we move.

rhonda the only time Ds2 is allowed cocopops is at Christmas when he gets them under the tree. Ds1 only ever eats crunchy nuts but we wrap them up anyway :o

Ds 6
Transformers
Dress up outfit
Torch
Game
Watch and wallet set
Colouring book and felt pens

Ds 3
Transformers
Dress up outfit
Torch
Game
Watch and wallet set
Sticker book

Dd 4 months
Sophie the giraffe
Firefly rattle

Herbie- I had similar guilt last year too, PFB you see appreciate the reassurance though

This year we are having family presents so for

DS1 17, DS2 7, Me old, DH older.

Big four car Scalextric set
Harry Potter box set
Dr Who box set
Lord of the rings Radio play CD's
Big Box of Chocolates

Plus stocking bits for the kids.

Ds 6,
metal detector
Remote control jcb crane from Wilkinsons
Gruffalo toothbrush
Story collection book
Orchard toys pop to shops game
A kite (what he has asked for)
Small lego set
Mug with marshmallows inside
Bubble bath
Thats it,apart from few nets of choc coins.
Looks alot written down but the pile is small :(

dd1 (7)
Lego ninjago temple
Lego Ninjago dragon
A 2nd hand DS lite
pokemon soul silver
Giant pokemon plush (2nd hand)
Bakugan
Moshi monser duvet cover
Moshi monster clay buddies
Diary of a wimpy kid book
A couple DVD's
Hama Beads

dd2 (5)
Sylvanian families farm house (and some furniture)
Sylvanian windmill nursery
Sylvanian nursery bus
Leap pad + mr pencil game
Moshi monster duvet cover
box of free style lego
Moshi monster clay buddies
Moshi monster ds game
Moon sand (don't know what i was thinking)

Dd1 is also getting a keyboard from grandparents, its a 2nd hand one which has been in their loft for a bit but she will be pleased with it as she starts piano lesons in Jan.

I'm really pleased with everything i have bought as most of it was bought in sales (appart from the moshi ds game and duvet covers) so have saved a fortune .

DSes are 2 and 4 and have got:

Tomy Big Loader (main present between them)
Orchard recycling game for DS1
Jigsaw puzzle for DS2

and they each have:
Playmobil pirate figure
Chocolate buttons
Slippers
Small wind-up santa toy
Couple of books
DVD (Kung Fu Panda/Wacky Races)
Pens & colouring book
Wooden snake

DD-2.5 is getting:
'Hello kitty' pop up tent and chair
'Numberjacks' soft toys and books (books secondhand)
Wheel pals farm set
Moon dough farm set
3 books
Solar system mobile glows in the dark and solar system magnetic puzzle

DD-16m is getting:
Tiny tears-mainly because big sister said that's what Santa was bringing her
Waybuloo electronic book
Melissa and doug farm puzzle
Fisher Price 'polar coaster' which we got for older DD about 2years ago and was never played with so can come out of storage!

Stockings consist of choc,socks,hello kitty pez,play doh etc.

They won't get anything from relatives so I hope that's enough!I am toying with the idea of an inexpensive marble run for older DD as she keeps bugging me to watch the videos of the really intricate ones on youtube!

DD (4) is getting
Sylvanian family caravan & car (thank you Tesco clubcard vouchers)
Some kind of board game that involves ravens and fruit...
Dolls house furniture
Stocking stuff - gloves, pj's, chocolate money.
DSD (16) is getting
GHD's
Hair stuff gift set
Chrimbo pants and nightshirt
DP will buy book/calendar soon I hope
DSS (18) is getting
Money
New pants
Some kind of boy gift set
Ditto the DP comment above

All in all, I've spent less than usual but am happy with what the kids are getting and think they will be happy too.

DS(5)

Lego Police Boat
Lego Police Mobile Unit
Lego Toy Story
Octonauts Annual
Orchard Game

DD(4)

Playmobil Swimming Pool
Sylvanian Families Toy Shop
Sylvanian Families Rabbit Family
Winnie the Pooh Duplo
Disney Annual
Orchard Game

DS(3)

Wow Toys Camper Van
Playmobil Farm
Toy Story Duplo
Thomas the Tank Annual
Orchard Game

DS(2)

Wow Toys Boat
Duplo Transporter
Toy Story Duplo
Bob the Builder Annual
Orchard Jigsaw

Stockings each

Lego torch
Bath ducks
Snack box
Bug wrist watches
Pencil tin with felt tips and paper
Colouring book
Selection Box
DVD
Cars 2 cars
Biscuits
Book
PJs
New outfit

I know it seems like a lot but this includes all their presents from us, Santa and grandparents and other relatives.

Dd1 16 -
Perfume
PJs
Book
Stocking stuff
Knickers and socks
Subscription to Glamour mag

DD2 14 -
Huge Harry Potter page to screen book
PJs
Stocking stuff
Knickers and socks
Subsciption to Kerrang

And then a camera (family present) and a hairdryer to share.

DD (5 in February) is getting:

Barbie dolls house (main present)
Barbie hair changing doll
Baby Annabell Tweens doll
Lala Loopsy Mad hair doll
Squinkies wedding set
Playmobil swimming pool
jigsaw puzzle
books/annuals
board games (Magic Tooth Fairy Game & Pop to the Shops game)
Aqua Beads Deluxe
Moonsand Bakery Shop (!!!!)

& stocking full of bits and pieces including playdoh, felt tip pens, colouring book, magic painting book, bubble bath, chocolate, Tatty Teddy knickers, Hello Kitty handwash pump, chocolate dispenser,

Auntie is getting her the Perfume Laboratory (the only thing she has asked for). Grandparents who knows?

Uh oh Possibly far too much

DS (4.8) is getting

Playmobil pyramid
Playmobil egyptian soldiers
Books about Egypt (usborne see inside etc)
Lego mobile police unit
Starwars lego brickmaster and lego starwars stickerbooks
Wooden draughts set
Nerf gun
Jenga
Bop It Xtreme
Good quality colouring pencils and colouring book
Starwars top

plus stocking with chocs/satsuma/PJs/Indian in the cupboard book/gogos/starwars minifigures/torch/badges/sound effects joke machine etc

I did get him more than usual I think but lots of it was either half price or on 3 for 2s so I came in under budget.

DD1 (8):

Yellow DSi XL Console & Harry Potter Game
Boggle Game
2 x Littlest Pet Shop Walkables
Luxury Soap Science
Squinkie Doos
Remote Control Car
Moshi Monsters T Shirt
sweets & chocs & lip gloss in her stocking

DD2 (5):

Pokemon Black DSi Console with Pokemon Black Game
Bop it
2 x littlest Pet Shop Walkables
Remote Control Car
Jolly Octopus
Zoobles Twoobles
Mookie Jumping Ball thingy like this www.amazon.co.uk/Tobar-Rock-N-Hopper/dp/B0012ML0VS/ref=pd_sim_k_h_b_cs_1
Dymo Label Maker
sweets & chocs in her stocking

DS1 (20)

Computer/electronics bits n bobs
smellies
Large food hamper (homemade)
socks/pants etc..
T-shirts/rugby shirts
pens/pencils/paper etc..

DS2 (14)

Tv/DVD combi.
Xbox games/points
clothes
smellies
pens/pencils etc..
stocking things (sweets,dvds,tat.)

DD (9)

Laptop + bag + sleeve
Just Dance 3 (all family will use it)
Wii zumba ( DD & I)
Dvds
books + book token
clothes + boots x2 ( 50% off )
cupcake personalised money bank
pens/pencils,artist chalks,artist pads etc..
Bead making sets(keyrings,necklaces,bracelets)
stocking things (sweets, computer cleaning wipes, top trumps, tat)

Also, a few family boadgames.

I think that's it

Oh forgot

DD (9)

Is also getting a proper hairdressing head with brushes/accessories.

I don't know how i can forget, as the bloody thing freaks me out!

Mine are getting too fucking much... . I've stockpiled for ages and when i got them out last week to wrap, I was ashamed. However my parents buy their main presents so we have bought things like DVD's, shite and more shite.

DS (4.10)

Maxi Micro scooter
Leapster explorer and couple of games
playmobil plane
playmobil pirate ship
finn mcmissile
'Again' book
dinosaur teddy
playmobil wildlife centre
cars 2 bluray
playmobil recycling truck
build a bear erik (the penguin from happy feet)
few other playmobil bits

Few more little things, I always end up with alot because I start so early

TheArmadillo, penguins are a fab obsession! My dad called me
Penguin when I was little (and sometimes now!)...

Because I like fish, but I can't fly :)

Should add my DSCs':

DSD1 13:
2nd hand laptop
Books of coraline and bridge to Terbithia (her fave movies)
Last Harry Potter DVD

DSD2 also 13
2nd hand laptop
Futurama DVD
Friends DVDs

DSS 19
2nd hand PDA phone thingy
Satnav which links to the phone - he's hoping to be driving soon
Banana mug (he's obsessed)
A 'pimp cane' :o

DS1 (nearly 7):-
Scalextrix

plus a stocking with:-
Lion King dvd which he has asked for for the last 2 years!
Olympic Wii Game
Goalie Gloves
Small Airfix Kit
Roald Dahl Books
Horrible Science Annual
Horrible History To Trumps
Tickets to see HH Live

Grandparents are buying the only thing he has actually requested for christmas which is a Flying Scotsman for his trainset.

DS2 (13 months)
V-tech toot toot Garage

Stocking with:-
Bath Toys
New plate and bowl
Some books
Small ball
White chocolate buttons

DD (8) is getting

SF regency hotel
Various roomsets
SF figures
SF nursery
Moxie Girls hair streaking doll
Books
DVDs
Wii game

DS (5)

Skylanders game
Skylanders figures
Playmobil knight shield set
Playmobil large dragon & dungeon
Wii game
DVD
Books

DS (2)

Various Peppa pig playsets
Peppa pig aquadraw
Peppa pig books
PP DVDs (there's a theme here)!
Playmobil 123 ark & zoo

Think that's everything. They also have a stocking with choc etc.

Doesn't look much written down!