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November 15th, 2006 at 05:01 pm

I have finally sat down and thought more about Christmas, and what Julie will be getting from me. I'm so happy to say that she'll be getting no toys that need batteries from me this year!

Now, if my parents would only listen. They plan on getting her a Dora the Explorer ride on jeep. I can see this ending badly.

Tonight after work I'm stopping by the consignment shop and picking up some new clothes for her. She really needs a couple more pairs of pants, especially since they are going to go to North Carolina for the week this Saturday.

I have to think of something to do with myself since I'll be home alone for 9 days.

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4 Responses to “Christmas gifts”

  1. janH Says:
    November 15th, 2006 at 05:53 pm 1163613185
    1163613185

    Make a list of all things that you'd feel guilty about taking time for when you have your DD around or things that you can't do when you're watching your little one. And do at least one every day!

  2. PRICEPLUS Says:
    November 15th, 2006 at 09:16 pm 1163625378
    1163625378

    Yoys with no batteries.....did you ever notice how much kids like playing with plain old boxes...........toys without batteries....it brings back memories!WinkSmile

  3. reginaastralis Says:
    November 16th, 2006 at 06:32 pm 1163701962
    1163701962

    All the toys with batteries she got last year ... are sitting untouched in our bedroom.

    The one toy she plays with all the time, her ride on pony. She think she's a cowgirl.

  4. LuckyRobin Says:
    November 17th, 2006 at 08:21 am 1163751676
    1163751676

    Those ride on jeeps are really not safe for kids under four or five, I don't care what the box says. I've seen the kids in my neighborhood fall out frequently and get hurt. Maybe you could encourage your parents to buy her a tricycle or a big wheel, something kid-powered. I know it is really hard, especially when you are a young parent and a first child parent, but if you do not want her to have the ride on jeep, insist on it. They may not realize how badly you feel about this idea. Put your foot down. Julie is your daughter, not theirs and you decide what you will let her use, not them and if you feel it isn't safe then your parents must abide by that. If they won't, then return it to the store and use the money for something else. They may not like it but if they don't respect your wishes then that is what they get.

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