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I don't really recall any of my younger Christmas's so I am going to tell of my Christmas as dad. I have learned over the years that kids do not really know what they want for Christmas except on a very rare occasion. You try and try to get them things other than what they ask for that really shows that you've mastered being a parent. I pat myself on the back for all kids over 3, it's the babies that are truly heartbreaking. Every year we spoil the youngest because it's their first Christmas or on their second Christmas because it will be the 1st they remember (maybe) or their 3rd Christmas depending on when they are born.
It is the same with each child who has Christmas under two at our house and we never learn and keep buying them toys and toys. Each year it never fails, their favorite item of the Christmas tradition is and has always ended up being the empty boxes and balled up wrapping paper. We have never learned our lesson and have a stack of things for Finn this year as well.
Thank you for sharing @erodedthoughts! I wish Marry Christmas for your entire family! :) The little ones are so precious.
thank you, same to you and where ever you spend your holidays.