Kids Xmas, is it enough

[Ywosdwos]

So here is what I have so far and now I think I'm spoiling the kids...

DS1 11 YO -
Lego star wars darth vader tower
Lego stranger things
Lego star wars genesis
Lego ideas nasa
Lego creator book shop
Lego Xmas train
Lego star wars at p walker
Lego madalorian set
The child mandarlorian teddy
Lego colleseum
Inline roller skates
Lego star wars sith art

DS2 aged 9

Lego lamborghini
Lego ideas piano
Lego marvel hellcarier
Lego marvel avengers tower
Lego star wars boost
Lego marvel art
Football
Roller skates
Magic trick set
Retro sega mega drive
Lego architecture London
Break the board
Madalroian teddy
Lego super Mario starter set
Lego super Mario Castle
Lego technic cement mixer

DD aged 7
Lol doll remix super surprise
Fun locket secret journal
Kodak printomatic
So bomb DIY
Present pets
Squeake interactive dog
My own rainbow
Vtech secret diary
Scruff a lov snow pal
Little live pet bird
Flossi flamingo
Rainbowcorn
My baby tumbles
Hatchimal flying fairy
Lots of teddies
Aquabeads
Playabil scooby doo
Little live pet fish
So slime
Kenitic sand

I think good for you. If you can afford it why not.

@Ywosdwos

Again not being insenstivie.. I've seen people with bigger lists and I've never felt sad.. if u are sensitive to it then maybe u are the one with the issue not me.. I was putting up my list like a million people have before me... do u go on and moan at everyone that puts their list on here that is bigger than yours... grow up

I couldn't give a shit, I'm not sensitive at all but posting an excessive list like you have is inconsiderate to say the least. My DCs are getting what they will value and appreciate this xmas, as I hope yours are, but sharing lists is not on and especially when you are asking asinine questions like 'Is it enough' when you know damn well it's excessive.

I don't have a list to share, nor would I if I did. My children are much older than yours and I've never shared an Xmas list on social media and never well because I don't feel the need to brag.

Could you put some away for birthdays? 🤔

Wow! It would be masses for my kids but each to their own. My mum and dad always bought me heaps and I was an ungrateful brat at times. My kids get much much less and are generally appreciative - although they have their monents 😁

Not much of a mix of things. A lot of bricks which is a bit dull.

Again if you are no this forum u would see thousands of mums doing it all the time, what makes u cuss at my list and not theirs... like I said grow up.

@rocketspin I don't think it's fair to say that. Every has different opinions but as OP isn't getting into debt or selling herself to fund it then it is her choice.

OP - not a good idea to post things like this. It is seen as bragging.

We don't have kids yet but we do have nieces/nephews who get not dissimilar amounts for Christmas and birthdays and honestly some presents remain unopened until the following year as there's just too much. They play with a fraction of what they receive. Agree with PP who said the less they get the more they appreciate it.

I may do. My 9 year old is 10 in December so may half the load and same for 11 year old who is 12 in Feb

Well most people have said it's excessive OP, you said you weren't sure. What do you think now?

£3k on christmas presents 😯 each to theiemr own but i would say yes you ate spoiling them.

I think it is way too much, but then why don't you buy a few things throughout the year? Why does it all have to be christmas and birthday?

At least what you've bought is stuff they'll play with, i just find it sad when kids then expect such a big pile every year.

My daughter is 3 but we are sticking with 1 main present and a handful of smaller presents.

This year its a wooden train set (£60), a doll from Disney store (£16) and 2 boardgames (£10). Santa is giving her a minnie mouse toy (£10). Family are getting extra buts to go with train set, some puzzles and another doll, and some clothes

@Ohdoleavemealone clearly it is. I've just seen so many do it so thought whats the harm... lesson learnt

@wallyb yes excessive. Have decided to split between bday and Xmas

More than enough, and I think you know that .

3K on presents? It's not about saving all year, most people wouldn't have a spare £250 a month or £60 a week to save, whichever way you look at it! Oh, and people on NMW work hard for their money too.

So in less than an hour you’ve changed your mind ??🙄

Have decided to split between bday and Xmas

There’s no way I’d be splitting between Xmas and birthday based on what others decided was too much. But I suppose I’d never have felt the need to ask others opinions. Just do what you want to do and stop caring what others think....I seem to say that a lot lately !

Yes it excessive.
Yes it spoiling.

Do you seem like the sort of parent who cares about that? No.

@Ywosdwos

Again if you are no this forum u would see thousands of mums doing it all the time, what makes u cuss at my list and not theirs... like I said grow up.

Because I've seen your list and I haven't seen any others. I also haven't cussed and I also don't need to grow up. Now who is being sensitive? Clearly you are disappointed at my views because you know for yourself that it is excessive and regret having bragged.

Have a nice day.

I don't think it's too much, but I'm Irish... kids tend to get a tonne of stuff from santa over here. Not just stockings. We normally spend about £300-£400 each. Probably more this year as they are getting a ps5.

What I will say though, is my friend spent hundreds on lego one year for her ds and he spent the day in tears because there were no big surprises. I think her daughters had more variety from santa basically. He got upset.

A grand per child and you haven’t managed even one decent book each.

Your Mum is right that is excessive and the more you buy the more they will expect each year. I went overboard with DS one year and held half of it back for his birthday.

Your Mum is right that is excessive

You can’t state that like it’s a fact. It’s opinion and everyone’s different. Weird thread though.

Ludicrous .....I always think how overwhelmed the kids will be when I see these silly lists of ott present buying. Plus there's no surprise or special treat element when a kids gets everything available