I've finished!! i'm sharing my lists, come share yours!!

[howardbear]

ok so we've normally got a 'what have you got' kind of a thread going on, and I haven't seen anything yet so I thought I'd start one as I find them really interesting (and in case I've missed anything obvious). DISCLAIMER...I am not bragging, or asking if ive got enough, I'm happy with my lists and wanted to share and see if anyone else would like to share theirs!

ok so here goes:-

DS 1 (4.11)
ker-plunk
operation
frustration
guess who
cluedo junior
monopoly junior
connect 4
blo pens
leapband thing
vetch pocket computer
vetch write letters tablet thing
2 usbourne see inside books
3 roald dahl colour edition books (the bigger ones to introduce chapter reading)
hex bugs set
pull apart olaf
rollerskates
remote control lightning mqueen and dusty
Disney dvds (tangled, Aladdin, lion king, beauty and the beast, aristocats, little mermaid, dumbo, cars, monsters inc, ratatouille, tarzan, fox and the hound, incredibles, robin hood, lilo and stitch)

in his santa sack is:-
elc happyland rocket
accordion
recorder
art case and usbourne doodle book
Stephen and spencer Thomas die-cast trains
small transformer toy

DS 2 (2.1)
keyboard and stool
playdoh table and playdoh
vetch my first tablet
vetch magnet letter spelling thing
peppa pig sound book
ben and holly sound book
Melissa and doug latch board
pirate cruncher books
my friend scout
puzzles
Disney cars die-cast
peppa pig books in carry bag
toot toot parking tower
elc cupcake stroller and dolly

in his santa sack:-
mr tumble teddy
mr tumble tablet
cookie monster counting toy
Crayola twistables case
Crayola marker pens case
colouring book

I cant wait to see they're faces on Christmas morning!

It just means you're efficient Plumping
Mine is nice and simple -
DD 18 weeks - pink coupe walker
The night before Christmas book with cuddly reindeer
Christmas outfit (not bought yet as I suspect she may be up a size by then!)

I don't feel bad for not getting more, mostly because she'll have no idea whats going on, but also because we are lucky to have a massive family. It's my Dh who I normally can't stop buying wee things for!

Plumping, at their age they'll play with the wrapping more than toys. When did was 2.5 we gave her a big box of wrapping off cuts with a couple of balls and balloons in it and some bubble wrap sheets from other deliveries. It cost about £2 to put together. We played with it for weeks. The box was a house, then a rocket, then a kennel etc. The paper was shredded the bubblewrap rolled on.

BEST CHRISTMAS EVER

This is all making me feel better, thanks vipers

Of course love is the most important thing, but love and tinsel is just the BEST THING EVER.

Look at my list maki79, we're rather similar!

Plumping when I was little I remember best thing in the world was having a drink through a curly straw!!! I'd have been very happy to get that for Christmas.

I don't think anyone should think their children are any less loved with a smaller list. Children are individuals and you know your child.

My favourite present ever was a bag of horse story books. My mum had gone round all the charity shops buying their pony books. I remember lining them up and seeing which I had, then devouring them over the next month. There were tonnes!. Cost her about 10-20p each. I think you know your own kids and what makes them happy.

He will LOVE that, to that will do, to oh shit I forgot he likes them, to, this is something I WANT them to like, this is educational or this is CHEAP!

this is me too! I think most people buy like this.

My DM was never into present giving much she was so worn out with other things and I appreciated all I got.

I hope no parent reads lists and feels they are a bad parent because some lists will always be small to non existant and some beyond wildest dreams, if lists make you feel like a bad parent, read self help books not other peoples xmas lists. There are deeper issues going on.

Exaclty Mak, we used to go out a lot when I was little too, to theatre and stuff...the whole run up was lovely...I knew my DM loved me and made effort and DF would always give a book...or game.

MIl is very big on presents and I feel its more something to worship her for...her taking her time and her precious money to buy...a sort of wow...arnt I wonderful, look what I have got you, arnt I gracious...it all feels wrong.

DS11

Speakers/Amp/Docking station thingy to plug his MP3 player into
A Wii game, not sure which one
Match of the Day Mag subscription
Minecraft paper folding kit
Books: Skullduggery Pleasant x 2 (his choice), Letter for the King (my choice)

Plus SMALL stocking bits (whoopy cushion, socks, choc coins etc) and new pyjamas on Christmas Eve

DD12
Possibly a new phone, but her old one seems to have died so she may get this early
Fluffy rug for her room
Lush stuff
Djeco Abstract Art Kit
Books: One Dollar Horse X 2 (her choice), I Capture the Castle (my choice)
If she gets the phone in advance, then a fountain pen to make up the numbers.

Plus SMALL stocking bits (pens, tights, choc coins etc) and new pyjamas on Christmas Eve.

They will also get about 5 presents from my family (ILs are Dutch and don't do Xmas presents)

So not quite the huge piles that others get. In fact when they were smaller it was 3, then 4, now 5 from us. I think it is plenty. We could afford more but this feels like the right amount and mix of things to me.

And they have never come back from school in January saying that so-and-so got more/better presents.

No teen lists so here's mine

Ds14
Mini camcorder (like gopro) but not from Amazon
Dressing gown
Ski socks
Hand warmer
Beanie hat
Cheap bud earphones
Multi tool thing
Sweatshirt
USB stick in shape of minion
Book set maze runner trilogy
Sweets
Box of smellies
Ck pants
Novelty socks
Memory monster from a Tesco

Spent under £100 as lots in sale or from Primark. Definitely not as much as previous years but he is going on a school ski trip next year so knows this.

Here goes

Dd1 (11)
Flower juggling sticks
iPod touch
Minecraft pig plush
New Jacqueline Wilson book
Gumball machine and refills
box folder with loads of stationery
Kitsound mini buddy zebra
Make up case

Dd2 (8)
Tmnt pyjamas
roller skates
David walliams book
Bart Simpson t shirt
Minecraft sheep plush
LPS figures
Nintendo 3ds xl and 3 games
(Kitsound mini buddy shark

Ds (2)
Thomas take n play Dino run
Wooden train shed
Pretend breakfast set
Vtech Dino transformer
Play pizza
Microwave
Knights figures
Play doh cutters
Pirate ship
bike seat for back of my bike
mosaic pegboard game

Plus stockings with chocs, sweets, novelty items, coloured pens and bath/shower stuff.

I would NEVER judge someone over the amount of Christmas presents they give. By the same token though, I don't feel like I should be judged because I've bought quite a lot.

I love Christmas, I love to spoil people. It's just me and DS, I can afford it, so why not?

No no NO. I don't feel bad about my very short list, I feel bad about the lack of thought I've put into the whole thing! Everyone else seems to have carefully thought-out lists which indicate their level of care and devotion, whereas I've got "Dolly house. Ebay. Done."

I feel I'm not really emotionally invested enough in the whole thing

I'm cutting back this year and I don't feel bad at all, because when they get tons of stuff, it all gets forgotten about in 10 minutes. Plus its DS2s birthday in November so he already got a load of stuff.

I'm sure I've got stuff I've forgotten about, but so far
DS1 (7)
Georello Kaleidogears
Minecraft Lego
Plush sheepdog
Simpsons annual
Top Trumps (forgotten which)
PJs
Minecraft Sweatshirt

and stuff I'll stick in his stocking like minecraft plush toys

DS2 (5)
flying fairy thing
playmobil stuff (getting from a friend for free)
hlc vet stuff (also free)
Elsa doll
annual but not sure which one yet
adventure time pjs

and stocking stuff like baby unicorns and hair stuff for his dolls.

Chrikey....

Ds1 8

Telescope
Gutieur
Xeno

Ds2 18 m

Kitchen
Cars
Tractor

Job done three wise men three presents from fc!

DS 6.10

Xbox One with Kinect
Minecraft
Giant missile firing Tootless
New Bright Sabre remote control car

DD 4.3

Steiff unicorn in a Carrybag
Steiff pony
Sit on soft toy unicorn
Cuddly puppy in a carry box
Horse shaped purse
Horse shaped satchel bag
Elsa Dress
Elsa and Anna fleece blanket

DS 16months

Schleich carry along barn
Fisher Price retro shopping till
Playmobil 123 Ark

Ds (5)

From us: kidizoom watch, set of first chapter books, his own box of malteasers ( this is tradition).

From Santa: motorbike, motorbike boots, clothing, gloves etc ( helmet will be coming from grandparents)

Stocking: 2 free-with-the-paper lego sets, keyring, travel cup, hot chocolate, tube of jelly tots, boxers and socks, push pop, kinder egg, mini can of coke and a magazine.

DS1 aged 2.9 (£60)
Baking set with recipes
Model airplane kit
Playdough duck
Thomas book and magnet drawer
Thomas magnets
Some other Thomas things
Car mat
Tshirt
Cars bottle
Castle colouring book
2 Peppa pig colouring sets
Pop gun
Hello Kitty dinnerware
Hello Kitty DVD
Hello Kitty figures
Hello Kitty lunchbox
Hello Kitty pen
Hello Kitty soft toy
Hello Kitty jigsaw puzzle
Hello Kitty painting book
Spelling cards
Toy
Till
2 inflatable animals
Lots of books

DS2 aged 9 months (£60)
Alphabet caterpillar
Baking set
Leapfrog scout bear puppy thing
Frog yoyo
Globe
Pull ducks
Train
Woodpecker on a stick
Ball
Planes bottle
Fireman Sam dinnerware
Frog on a rock
Pop gun
Keyboard
Scooby doo magnets
Puppet
Digimon jigsaw puzzle
Socks
Squeaker bear
2 inflatable animals
Lots of books

Stocking is lots of bath toys to share (£40)

DP (£60)
Card game
Dad frame
Mousemat
Personalised razor
Scooby Doo puppet dvd
Snooker table
Soulmates mug
Tea
Book
Cards
Comic
2 Lego books
Star Wars magnets
Love magnet
Paintbrush
Pants
4 shirts
4 ties
Shower gel
Soap
Telescope

Stocking
Tshirt
Book
Tea
Little house building kit

DM (£20)
Patrick Ness books
Mockingjay necklace
Tea poem book
Elephant necklace
Hippo toy
Clanger
Book
Book

DF (£20)
Grumpy mints
Microscope
Seatbelt cutter
Fan
Glasses screwdriver
Singing bird
Octopus tissue dispenser
Dog bear toy
Nutty toffee
Book
Bubble bath
Coaster

XP (£20)
Shark book
Cook with kids
Slushy cup
Army jeep lego
Dad frame
Dune buggy lego
Fire lego
Lego figures
Police lego
Water ski lego
Darwin awards
Shower gel
Whale
Something edible to be bought later

Stocking
Tshirt
Book
Lego
Chocolate orange

DMIL (£20)
Chocolate orange
Candle jar
Flower windmill
Mug
Bath mitt
Flower bag
Fry's orange cream
Heart stone
Picture frame
Body cream
Soap
Kitkat
Shower gel
Bracelet

DSIL (£20)
Brown love rabbit
Mug
Nutty toffee
Toiletries
Necklace
Dress
Shirt

Granny (£10)
Light up mushroom
Seahorse necklace
White rabbit toy
Pencil case
Map watch
Mini bag
Scarf
Notebook
Coffee spoon
Earrings

Best friend (£20)
Camera lens
Melon bag
Purse
Brooch
Bracelet
Notebook
Shower gel

Friend (£15)
Epic socks
Mosaic kit
Chips pencil case
Earrings
Chips notebook

XPIL (£20)
Bird feeder
Handcream
Sugar
Whisk
Pasta
Nutty toffee
Picnic basket
Scales
Candle set
Hair clip
Shower gel

DP's best friend (£20)
Utility cutter
Pacman mug
Solar dancer
Sponge
Corkscrew
Shower gel
Soap

Bmx each

Stockings containing
Stick on moustaches
Giant party popper
Led bike valve
Handwarmers
Ring for dd, badge for ds
Small toy each (sylvanian figure/motorbike)
Chocolate
Bubblebath
Toothbrush

oops they also have a mini microscope and a tree decoration in stockings

dd1 (age 3, almost 4)

bike
my little pony castle
disney fairies
play doh set
guess who
frozen 3d jigsaw

Stocking

markers
lush bath stuff
chocolate Santa
little teddy
frozen top trumps
unicorn teddy
lego junior set
frozen duvet set
frozen annual
mini mouse annual

dd2 (age 1.3)

micro scooter with ride on seat
toot toot train set
little people fisher price house
boat for bath
mini mouse duvet set
vtecy torch

Stocking

crayons
teddy choc Santa

I need to read back over the stocking lists for more inspiration for dd2.

definitely going to get her some mini hair clips and baby books

i have a shorter list than usual this year. this is because we moved house in the summer, had a big engagement party last month and have a smaller house than we used to have so am determined to have less 'stuff'.

ds1 (15)
dp is building him a pc
assassins creed xbox 360 game
£20 steam voucher
cineworld gift box (2 tickets, voucher for drinks and popcorn and some chocs)
pair of jeans and pair of chino's
new slippers
21 and 22 jump street dvd's
8 mile dvd

ds2 (13)
3ds console
w2k15 xbox 360 game
the amazing spiderman dvd
2 spiderman figures
new dressing gown
and some other bits and bobs

dd1 (10)
bike
new pyjamas
how to train your dragon 2 dvd
giant toothless
frozen soundtrack cd
dragon stunt kite
how to draw dragons book
dragon mosaic set
moshi monsters gumball

dd2 (9)
bike
new pyjamas
rio 2 dvd
cuddly pokemon
dinosaur earrings
dinosaurs projector torch
lavender soap
lego friends set
and a few other bits and bobs.

stockings/santa sacks will each have
annual
comic/magazine
inflatable (globe, football dinosaur and frog)
chocolate
pencils/pens
choc coins
smellies/lip gloss