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What are your kids getting, that they're not expecting?

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HighwayDragon1 · 08/12/2017 17:23

So DD told me this morning she really wanted a fingerling for Christmas, I've explained that they are out of stock everywhere (true) but I preempted this month's ago when the unicorn fingerlings had just been released and bought one. She's going to freak out, I'm going to pop a note in saying he was the last one too Xmas Grin

What are you getting your kids that they are not expecting?

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MumGoneMild · 08/12/2017 17:28

Teen ds is getting an ipad. My cousin won it at bingo! Its way out of out budget and he would never ask, he's been saving for one and he will be thrilled.

The seven year old has got a sherpa lined blanket with a robin on it from aldi.
Hes been been eying up every time we go shopping

Chapterandverse · 08/12/2017 17:52

Dd has concert tickets.

Ds has a jelly bean machine he will absolutely adore!

Trialsmum · 08/12/2017 18:02

I have managed to get this far without DS (8) realising the existence of Pokemon Guess!

bakingcupcakes · 08/12/2017 18:02

DS's getting a marble run. I don't think he'll know what it is but I think he'll love it when it's built.

Equimum · 08/12/2017 18:15

Our son asked for several switch & go dinosaurs, including the big remote controlled one. We explained that he would need to make a choice between having several smaller ones, or the one big one. He opted for three smaller ones, which will be his Father Christmas present, but my mum has bought him the big remote controlled one. He keeps saying that he’s not sure he made the right decision, and I keep empathising, but saying that unfortunately, we can’t change letters to Father Christmas now.

FoxInABox · 10/12/2017 00:27

Diy slime factory- dd has been desperate for this but it was out of stock everywhere so I told her the elves hadn’t made enough so it was unlikely she would get one, however I then got one from Amazon France. She will be over the moon!

chocolatespiders · 10/12/2017 00:29

Mumgonemild - I love that I pad win!!!

Fantail · 10/12/2017 07:06

Six year old DD is getting a milk frothing machine (like the ones you get with Nespresso) so she can make flash hot chocolates.

VivaLeBeaver · 10/12/2017 07:15

Signed Dodie book.

PippleBang · 10/12/2017 07:17

DSD(8) is getting a Ninetndo DS. The pokeball special edition one! She hasn't asked for it because she only ever asks for a handful of cheap presents but we saw this advertised at the cinema and she loved it. And it made me sad that even though she loved it she didn't ask for it, as if she thought it was "too much". She is going to be so happy!

Kraggle · 10/12/2017 07:18

I’m not sure if dd is expecting it or not as she accidentally saw her present under our bed —thanks dh— he told her it was for one of her cousins though and I think she believed him as she still asks for it now if ou ask her what she wants for Christmas.

It’s one of those interactive ice cream trucks. She’s probably a little old for it at 4 but it’s the only thing she’s asked for so I had to get it for her. Hopefully it will still be a surprise on the morning even though she spotted it!

JaneWonder · 10/12/2017 07:20

a week in Disney/Harry Potter etc in Florida. They have always wanted to go, I’ve always refused and said it would be my personal hell. We go on 27/12.

Youcantscaremeihavechildren · 10/12/2017 07:22

A trip to lapland! They're not getting much else...we go on the 27th for 6 days....so excited! my present too

Need2morehands · 10/12/2017 07:22

Ds is getting an Xbox he's asked for One since last Christmas but iv said I don't think Father Christmas delivers electrical items so he took it off his list hel be so made up.

Need2morehands · 10/12/2017 07:24

Lapland Xmas Smile

HRTpatch · 10/12/2017 07:24

Tickets for Hamilton

897654321abcvrufhfgg · 10/12/2017 07:28

Nintendo switch. They r going to b so excited!!

ButImNotOldYet · 10/12/2017 07:29

Aw, @mumgonemild - I’d Love to be a fly on the wall at yours on Christmas Day Grin How lovely of your cousin to pass it on to you to give to him.

Lovely thread, so sweet to think of all these over excited children on Christmas morningSmile. My (teenage) dc didn’t ask for anything big this year, we’ve got them bits and pieces which I think they will like but no big wow this time.

SocksRock · 10/12/2017 07:31

Mine have asked for books and clothes. We've been frugal for years.

I got a large unexpected tax rebate last month, so they are getting an Xbox with minecraft on

Can't wait!

Sparklingbells · 10/12/2017 07:38

Disneyland Paris trip. We’ve been telling them for ages it’s way out of our budget, every time an advert for it comes on tv I can see the longing in their little faces. Their going to be so surprised and excited - I can’t wait!! 🎄

Allthepinkunicorns · 10/12/2017 07:45

I'm treating my dh and ds to an Xbox, they have no idea I have got one but will both love it.

FairyPenguin · 10/12/2017 07:50

Tickets to Matilda. I'm so excited!

WitchesHatRim · 10/12/2017 07:53

Tickets for Hamiton and Harry Potter studio tour.

We have been to HP before but they wanted to go at Christmas and have been asking for ages.

Butterfly1975 · 10/12/2017 10:28

Aah lovely thread Xmas Smile

I can't wait to see DDs face on Christmas day as I've finally managed to get hold of the giant unicorn beanie boo which was sold out everywhere! Told her FC might not be able to find it this year as he's had a nightmare tracking one down [santa]

DumbledoresArmy · 10/12/2017 10:38

@kraggle DS got 1 of those ice cream trucks for his 3rd bday this week. It's a great toy! His older 6 year old brother plays with it too.

My boys have got fingerlings (finally!) & they've been told they're out of stock every where.

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