Stockings- am I overthinking this?

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We have two DDs close in age. For the last few years I have matched sticking gifts- so not identical, but book each, toothbrush each, cuddly toy each etc. Themed to their interests.

This year I've seen things one would like, but not the other. Their personalities are diversifying, and DD1 is growing up. So it might be time to stop the matching, but worried they will be 'confused' by this, especially DD2. She's six years old. Or will they be too busy with their own stuff.

Main presents have always been very different.

I'm definitely overthinking this.. aren't I?

Yes

You’re overthinking it . I understand what you mean, mine are 2 years apart so for a while we also did “similar but not the same” gifts. It’s natural that as they get older their personalities develop and their interests and hobbies will differ. If they even notice they’ll surely just think Santa brought their sister gifts that are to dsis taste.

I do some items the same (chocolate coins, pants, socks etc..) and then the rest is different as mine are very different.

I always do socks, chocolate coins and a satsuma as well as some sweets and chocolate. Then 3 things that are suited to the individual DC.

I over think stuff like this too - I think it will be fine.

Thank you. I agree I'm overthinking and it will be fine on the day... Or days as we are going on holiday so presents waiting until we are home except a small stocking.

We do mostly the same but some different, like other posters. Honestly, though, they don’t really care - we very often open stockings with cousins, so obviously quite a disparity in what each family buys, and none of them have even once commented!

Same here this year for my dds. I stressed about it for a while but I'm utterly convinced now that they will not notice/care. They will bith be made up with what they have!!

Yep. Same number of parcels if they take turns opening though!
I do this for adult DSC - one socks, one tights; one beard oil, one fancy conditioner... like you, I feel a need to match their gifts beyond all logic!

Yes. I doubt they would overly remember what they’ve had previous years and will be too busy opening their own bits.

You are MASSIVELY over thinking it!! Bless you, go forth and buy without keeping to a strict scheme.