Please come and reassure me that I'm not being a stingy bugger!

[mamadiva]

Today I decided to get the last of DS xmas presents, I've spent £30 on him but got a few things.

Last year I spent over £100 on him but I know that was totally rediculous so am cutting down DP thinks I have enough but I'm not sure I don't want to/can't spend any more. I feel terrible as when I wrapped up his gifts earlier (boredom) it looks bugger all!

Please tell me I'm being rediculous and totally mad because he won't even know/care or play with most of it.

Not at all stingy. I hvave spent 99p on my 20 mth old, and he will have about four presents from us. It's the quality not the quantity! If we will enjoy what you have got him, then you have no worries. Don't feel pressured to spend what you think you "ought" to.

Not at all stingy.
It is utterly pointless spemding a fortune on your child just for the sake of it.
I am frequently agog at what some peopl espend on their very young kids.

Don't feel bad! I am planning to make the DSs some bits and bobs this year - like pictures of shapes etc. laminated, and soaps etc.

Not stingy at all. I despair at the amount of pressies some of my son's (6yr olds) pals mums have bought already for Christmas. Its nuts and hard not to get swept up in it all. Now halloween has turned in to another spend fest. I ended up feeling guilty cos all these kids turned up in fab homemade, witty costumes which took ages to make and looked expensive. I don't know why fun occasions are becoming so pressurised for kids and parents.

That sounds fine. Is there going to be a stocking as well or have you managed everything for £30?

Well here's a list of things I've got for him ?(not very long though)

Little Tikes road n rail peak set £8.00
Winnie the pooh bath basketball £7.50
Rescue Vehicle set £8
Road play mat £5
6 pack of bubbles £2
3 shiny beanbag juggling balls £1
Halloween dough cutters 10p

Not great but he only really likes cars TBH I am going to get him some little airtight tubs and make some playdough as hate the smell of shop stuff and maybe a colouring book and crayons oh and a monkey and elephant soft toy from woolies worth it things so thats an extra fiver for that.

Doenst actually look so bad when I put it down like that.

You could always do the melted crayons that are on the arts and crafts board if you have the time etc.

Thanks Twims I love the look of those crayons! Just need to make them a bit bigger to avoid any eating incidents

I did them in mini muffin tray (see profile) and think they've come out a good size for a toddler - speaking as a nursery nurse of 1-2 year olds

Ah cool.

Do you know this is going to sound insane but you sound exactly like someone I know in RL job wise and that and the name would actually add up...

Can I ask whereabouts are you from? Excuse me if I'm being daft have had a wee wine.

OOh whilst we're on the subject of presents look at this bargain I got for ds's 3rd Birthday. \link{http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Toys/Cars-and-Trains/Cars-and-Playsets/Fast-Lane-Garage-Pla yset(0029434)\toy garage with 10 vehicles £15)

Damn here

WOW my DS would love that it looks fab but think it might be too breakable yet...

I'm in Essex

Oh no LOL see I got abit worried there

because my mums nanny is 24 and works in a nursery too so I thought hmm...

Sorry if I seemed a bit weird there.

Oh and she looks after my twin sisters and calls them twims thats what made me think too.

I just saw you're other thread Where are you?

Highlands.

Ooh that was weird. Soz have had a wee drink and get very over hyped up about things