With the holiday season comes lots and lots of gifts, especially when you have only one kid. From the minute we found out we were pregnant, my husband and I agreed that we'd raise kids who were grateful for what they had and didn't expect anything from anyone. It's kinda hard to do that when she's the only grandkid/niece on one side of the family.
My family doesn't over spoil her, but because she's the only kid she definitely gets more than she should. My husband and I decided, like Lindsey, that we'd do one big gift and then some smaller gifts. We don't want to over spend on her just because she's our only baby but it's definitely hard not to go buy every cute toy I see!
How do you make sure your kids don't just expect lots of gifts? I know she's only 17 months and doesn't really understand yet but I want to start her young! Do I have her say thank you for each gift? Should I start having her "pick out" toys to donate? What are some things that work for you?
Glad I'm not the only one trying to figure this out! lol. My husband and I do pick out toys to donate every year. I took Jase with me last year and will again this year. Eventually he'll understand what we're doing.
ReplyDeleteThat's what I plan on doing...next year I think it'll start to sink in :)
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