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Having a wobble about present equity!

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lurchersrule · 06/12/2020 10:10

My ds1(13) made a last minute request for a gaming laptop, which I've got him. He also has a book and map that he'd asked for, a puzzle, another book and that's it, so 5 presents under the tree.

Ds2 (11) didn't ask for anything huge but had a longish list of mid-priced/inexpensive items. He has:

Speakers (lave lamp effect. I doubt they're great but he asked for them and they're not expensive)
Black Pink album gift set thing - basically their album which he already streams anyway, in an over-priced box with a few postcards/stickers (ask for)
New headphones (asked for)
Black Pink cushion cover and wall hanging (he asked for BP merch)
Black Pink gift bag with things like stickers, face mask, wrist bands etc
Hardback books on space and the ocean
Hedwig lego
Light box
Couple of other books

So obviously a bigger pile but nothing 'Wow' or that really seems like a main present. But there's nothing he wants/needs. He had his first phone last year and ds1 waited 2 years for an upgrade and it's a fairly good one anyway, ex got him a computer last year and ds1 got nothing comparable, but that was nothing to do with me and didn't happen on Christmas day itself. He doesn't play on the xbox and only uses his PC for gaming/making videos and he doesn't need anything for it I don't think or he would have asked.

I don't mind not spending equal amounts as that evens out over time and ds1's laptop is joint birthday (March) and he'll make a contribution from his savings. It's more that it's going to be a bit flat as ds1 doesn't have much to open (he won't care and knows why) and ds2 has nothing amazing.

They both have stockings with food, sweets, a bit of stationary, card games etc.

I'd like either an idea for ds1 or just to be told not to be stupid and it's fine! Just remembered he's eyed up these rose gold hexagonal shelf things they have in B&M for his room - maybe I could get one of those!?

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lurchersrule · 06/12/2020 10:11

Ooh- ds2 also has cat bingo game!

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Notthecarwashagain · 06/12/2020 10:15

Your DS1 will be caught up in his laptop, any more presents than the ones you have got him would probably just kind of 'get in the way' and get overlooked anyway.

Your DS2 has some great presents! It'll all be amazing to him, as that's what he asked for.

I do know how you're feeling though!

catchyjem · 06/12/2020 10:49

What you have done sounds absolutely fine, they will both be happy. No need to overthink it.

Aroundtheworldin80moves · 06/12/2020 11:42

Your sons sound like they have lovely gifts. It's better to get stuff you want then stuff you don't want to make it equal.
At their ages they know the monetary value of what they've asked for.

RoseMartha · 06/12/2020 11:51

Dont worry about it.
Your 13 yr old must know his gift is expensive.

cheesecake864 · 06/12/2020 12:00

When DS 12 got a computer last year we bought him other bits to go with it - cool mouse pad and key board - speakers etc

Otherwise I try and get them things that are not really presents but more essentials that I wrap up like clothes , pjs bedding etc that make it look like a bigger pile but I would of bought it anyway
My ds now 13 also liked and uses his perfume we bought and nice shower gets, loves his slippers, socks, gloves

DioneTheDiabolist · 06/12/2020 12:07

It's fine OP.Xmas Smile Both your children will be delighted with their gift haul. You do not need to buy anything else (think of your bin capacity). If your DS really needs shelves, get them the sale. No one wants to do DIY on Christmas day.

Breathe. Enjoy what you have. Merry Christmas.Xmas Smile

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