I misjudged my 6 year old daughter's Christmas presents. She didn't ask for much, just a Squishmallow. I don't have a huge budget. She got that, plus books, yoto cards, a board game, a Rainbow lab, a Lego set and some crafty bits including a nice painting set.
After the initial excitement I could tell she was a bit flat and going to bed she told me she preferred the presents Santa brought last year. On further questioning next day I realised I missed out imaginative play presents and she'd actually wanted something like Sylvanian families, Barbies, or some kind of doll. I hadn't bought any of this on the basis she already a Barbie camper and some dolls plus various play sets like a Frozen one, all of which she admittedly plays with a lot. So a bit stupid of me in hindsight.
I feel pretty bad as despite how it may sound she's quite a thoughtful child, not generally bratty or spoilt at all.
Long story short I ended up telling her that my Christmas present to her was some money to spend on what she wanted and we went out and she chose some small dolls, which she has not stopped playing with in the 2 days since and has told everyone it's her favourite present. So I feel I've righted it although still a bit sad that Christmas Day wasn't quite what it might have been and that I kind of messed up.
Anyone else wish they'd done it slightly differently?