Re: Christmas Ideas? +Liam Brag

[Guest guest]

ok Kathy, that was my first cry of the day...

So glad hes adjusting well. If you got your first record player, do you

think hes ready for a cd player? then go to like target and find those kids bop

cds that are kids singing popular songs?

Another thought I have is taking him to radio city? or going to the ice

capades? the boys here are saying a hess truck, action figures, match box cars.

How bout like his own dvd player for his room? I think hes still too young for

video games. Maybe something computer related- like amanda had this

beginning computer when she was little i think it was alphie something or how

bout

those leap frog thingies- or a switch board (skate board with a handle - jesse

loved that) or a scooter. by now i am just rambling.

Dont you miss that sears catalogue that we all picked out our gifts from????

Oh- how about a table top game like air hockey or something????

[Guest guest]

ok Kathy, that was my first cry of the day...

So glad hes adjusting well. If you got your first record player, do you

think hes ready for a cd player? then go to like target and find those kids bop

cds that are kids singing popular songs?

Another thought I have is taking him to radio city? or going to the ice

capades? the boys here are saying a hess truck, action figures, match box cars.

How bout like his own dvd player for his room? I think hes still too young for

video games. Maybe something computer related- like amanda had this

beginning computer when she was little i think it was alphie something or how

bout

those leap frog thingies- or a switch board (skate board with a handle - jesse

loved that) or a scooter. by now i am just rambling.

Dont you miss that sears catalogue that we all picked out our gifts from????

Oh- how about a table top game like air hockey or something????

[Guest guest]

Kathy,

Santa is bringing Video Now - along with some DVD's for that toy. I

found a Sponge Bob one at Target - I think they are a hot item this year?!?!

Ninetendo, gamecube and other video games are great - our kids seem to have

a unique ability to master many of those games (when us parents can't even

figure out how to move an object and figure out how to get to the next

level).

What about a basketball hoop (medium size) - we have gotten our money's

worth out of that.

Tim and I are last minute shoppers....lol! We do pick up the harder to find

items after Thanksgiving though.

Christmas Ideas? +Liam Brag

>

>

> There are two types of shoppers in my family. Those that have almost

> finished their shopping by now and those that start the week before

Christmas. Both

> camps make me very nervous. Anyway, I'm looking for ideas for a 6 year old

boy

> who's having a tough year, but is doing so well in spite of it all. I'm

> trying to get him away from Barney videos. I want to knock his socks off

with

> something, but can't figure out what he's ready for. This might be the

year for

> video games. Hand Held or TV? Any ideas on who makes the most young

child

> friendly types of games? (blues clues, Dora, etc.)

>

> He's adapting so well to all the diabetes testing and shots. He brings me

> the kit and offers a finger for testing when he knows it's time to eat.

He's

> eating new foods (fish sticks last night -- yea)! And not throwing

tantrums when

> he doesn't get his way. (as I'm typing this he just brought me the bag of

> celery sticks -- he even knows what he can eat)! At his last IEP meeting I

got

> such great feedback. Everyone loves him (staff and classmates) and his

teacher

> removed some of the negative or luke warm comments from last year, like

> occasional oppositional behavior. On the Brigance social/emotional

inventory he

> scored only a few months delay from his chronological age.

>

> I'm just so proud of him I could cry! So any ideas would be welcomed.

When

> I was 6 I got my first record player and the & album with

Puff

> the Magic Dragon on it. Yes, I'm very old, but I still remember it as one

of

> the best Christmases ever. I want to make his great!

>

> Kathy, Liam's mom( 6)

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Kathy,

Santa is bringing Video Now - along with some DVD's for that toy. I

found a Sponge Bob one at Target - I think they are a hot item this year?!?!

Ninetendo, gamecube and other video games are great - our kids seem to have

a unique ability to master many of those games (when us parents can't even

figure out how to move an object and figure out how to get to the next

level).

What about a basketball hoop (medium size) - we have gotten our money's

worth out of that.

Tim and I are last minute shoppers....lol! We do pick up the harder to find

items after Thanksgiving though.

Christmas Ideas? +Liam Brag

>

>

> There are two types of shoppers in my family. Those that have almost

> finished their shopping by now and those that start the week before

Christmas. Both

> camps make me very nervous. Anyway, I'm looking for ideas for a 6 year old

boy

> who's having a tough year, but is doing so well in spite of it all. I'm

> trying to get him away from Barney videos. I want to knock his socks off

with

> something, but can't figure out what he's ready for. This might be the

year for

> video games. Hand Held or TV? Any ideas on who makes the most young

child

> friendly types of games? (blues clues, Dora, etc.)

>

> He's adapting so well to all the diabetes testing and shots. He brings me

> the kit and offers a finger for testing when he knows it's time to eat.

He's

> eating new foods (fish sticks last night -- yea)! And not throwing

tantrums when

> he doesn't get his way. (as I'm typing this he just brought me the bag of

> celery sticks -- he even knows what he can eat)! At his last IEP meeting I

got

> such great feedback. Everyone loves him (staff and classmates) and his

teacher

> removed some of the negative or luke warm comments from last year, like

> occasional oppositional behavior. On the Brigance social/emotional

inventory he

> scored only a few months delay from his chronological age.

>

> I'm just so proud of him I could cry! So any ideas would be welcomed.

When

> I was 6 I got my first record player and the & album with

Puff

> the Magic Dragon on it. Yes, I'm very old, but I still remember it as one

of

> the best Christmases ever. I want to make his great!

>

> Kathy, Liam's mom( 6)

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have heard wonderful things about the new ESPN Gamestation. Has basketball,

golf, hockey and several other sports in an arcade style game. It is getting

rave reviews. My girls have asked for it, but it won't fit in our playroom (low

ceilings, it would have to sit in the middle of the room, and the room is

small).

Sharon H.

Mom to , (13, DS) and , (9)

South Carolina

Christmas Ideas? +Liam Brag

>

>

> There are two types of shoppers in my family. Those that have almost

> finished their shopping by now and those that start the week before

Christmas. Both

> camps make me very nervous. Anyway, I'm looking for ideas for a 6 year old

boy

> who's having a tough year, but is doing so well in spite of it all. I'm

> trying to get him away from Barney videos. I want to knock his socks off

with

> something, but can't figure out what he's ready for. This might be the

year for

> video games. Hand Held or TV? Any ideas on who makes the most young

child

> friendly types of games? (blues clues, Dora, etc.)

>

> He's adapting so well to all the diabetes testing and shots. He brings me

> the kit and offers a finger for testing when he knows it's time to eat.

He's

> eating new foods (fish sticks last night -- yea)! And not throwing

tantrums when

> he doesn't get his way. (as I'm typing this he just brought me the bag of

> celery sticks -- he even knows what he can eat)! At his last IEP meeting I

got

> such great feedback. Everyone loves him (staff and classmates) and his

teacher

> removed some of the negative or luke warm comments from last year, like

> occasional oppositional behavior. On the Brigance social/emotional

inventory he

> scored only a few months delay from his chronological age.

>

> I'm just so proud of him I could cry! So any ideas would be welcomed.

When

> I was 6 I got my first record player and the & album with

Puff

> the Magic Dragon on it. Yes, I'm very old, but I still remember it as one

of

> the best Christmases ever. I want to make his great!

>

> Kathy, Liam's mom( 6)

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have heard wonderful things about the new ESPN Gamestation. Has basketball,

golf, hockey and several other sports in an arcade style game. It is getting

rave reviews. My girls have asked for it, but it won't fit in our playroom (low

ceilings, it would have to sit in the middle of the room, and the room is

small).

Sharon H.

Mom to , (13, DS) and , (9)

South Carolina

Christmas Ideas? +Liam Brag

>

>

> There are two types of shoppers in my family. Those that have almost

> finished their shopping by now and those that start the week before

Christmas. Both

> camps make me very nervous. Anyway, I'm looking for ideas for a 6 year old

boy

> who's having a tough year, but is doing so well in spite of it all. I'm

> trying to get him away from Barney videos. I want to knock his socks off

with

> something, but can't figure out what he's ready for. This might be the

year for

> video games. Hand Held or TV? Any ideas on who makes the most young

child

> friendly types of games? (blues clues, Dora, etc.)

>

> He's adapting so well to all the diabetes testing and shots. He brings me

> the kit and offers a finger for testing when he knows it's time to eat.

He's

> eating new foods (fish sticks last night -- yea)! And not throwing

tantrums when

> he doesn't get his way. (as I'm typing this he just brought me the bag of

> celery sticks -- he even knows what he can eat)! At his last IEP meeting I

got

> such great feedback. Everyone loves him (staff and classmates) and his

teacher

> removed some of the negative or luke warm comments from last year, like

> occasional oppositional behavior. On the Brigance social/emotional

inventory he

> scored only a few months delay from his chronological age.

>

> I'm just so proud of him I could cry! So any ideas would be welcomed.

When

> I was 6 I got my first record player and the & album with

Puff

> the Magic Dragon on it. Yes, I'm very old, but I still remember it as one

of

> the best Christmases ever. I want to make his great!

>

> Kathy, Liam's mom( 6)

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Kaitlyn has a Leapster from leap frog. It has a Sponge Bob game and she also

has Disney princess game as well as some generic educational games. It is a

hand held game machine sort of like having a game boy. She really enjoys

playing with it.

Darcy

Christmas Ideas? +Liam Brag

There are two types of shoppers in my family. Those that have almost

finished their shopping by now and those that start the week before Christmas.

Both

camps make me very nervous. Anyway, I'm looking for ideas for a 6 year old boy

who's having a tough year, but is doing so well in spite of it all. I'm

trying to get him away from Barney videos. I want to knock his socks off with

something, but can't figure out what he's ready for. This might be the year

for

video games. Hand Held or TV? Any ideas on who makes the most young child

friendly types of games? (blues clues, Dora, etc.)

He's adapting so well to all the diabetes testing and shots. He brings me

the kit and offers a finger for testing when he knows it's time to eat. He's

eating new foods (fish sticks last night -- yea)! And not throwing tantrums

when

he doesn't get his way. (as I'm typing this he just brought me the bag of

celery sticks -- he even knows what he can eat)! At his last IEP meeting I got

such great feedback. Everyone loves him (staff and classmates) and his

teacher

removed some of the negative or luke warm comments from last year, like

occasional oppositional behavior. On the Brigance social/emotional inventory

he

scored only a few months delay from his chronological age.

I'm just so proud of him I could cry! So any ideas would be welcomed. When

I was 6 I got my first record player and the & album with Puff

the Magic Dragon on it. Yes, I'm very old, but I still remember it as one of

the best Christmases ever. I want to make his great!

Kathy, Liam's mom( 6)

[Guest guest]

Kaitlyn has a Leapster from leap frog. It has a Sponge Bob game and she also

has Disney princess game as well as some generic educational games. It is a

hand held game machine sort of like having a game boy. She really enjoys

playing with it.

Darcy

Christmas Ideas? +Liam Brag

There are two types of shoppers in my family. Those that have almost

finished their shopping by now and those that start the week before Christmas.

Both

camps make me very nervous. Anyway, I'm looking for ideas for a 6 year old boy

who's having a tough year, but is doing so well in spite of it all. I'm

trying to get him away from Barney videos. I want to knock his socks off with

something, but can't figure out what he's ready for. This might be the year

for

video games. Hand Held or TV? Any ideas on who makes the most young child

friendly types of games? (blues clues, Dora, etc.)

He's adapting so well to all the diabetes testing and shots. He brings me

the kit and offers a finger for testing when he knows it's time to eat. He's

eating new foods (fish sticks last night -- yea)! And not throwing tantrums

when

he doesn't get his way. (as I'm typing this he just brought me the bag of

celery sticks -- he even knows what he can eat)! At his last IEP meeting I got

such great feedback. Everyone loves him (staff and classmates) and his

teacher

removed some of the negative or luke warm comments from last year, like

occasional oppositional behavior. On the Brigance social/emotional inventory

he

scored only a few months delay from his chronological age.

I'm just so proud of him I could cry! So any ideas would be welcomed. When

I was 6 I got my first record player and the & album with Puff

the Magic Dragon on it. Yes, I'm very old, but I still remember it as one of

the best Christmases ever. I want to make his great!

Kathy, Liam's mom( 6)

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the ideas guys. Got the Basketball hoop. His uncles and boy

cousins saw to that. I should probably find a kid proof CD player. He broke

mine

a while back. He does love music. He gets a Hess truck every year. Right

now he prefers his Barney and Wiggles figures to action figures.

He can ride a scooter a little, but I love the idea of a switch board. He

loves watching the big kids around here on their skate boards. He plays a

little knock hockey at SO, but isn't wild about it. He got Leap Frog last year

and

is getting more books. I think you're right on him being too young for video

games. I'm going to ask his cousin to teach him a little and see how it

goes. I'll also look at the Leapster. I love the idea of having something

portable like that that he can take along to the many doctors appointments he

has

coming up.

Yes, I do miss the Sears catalog. I look at the toys r us book, but it's not

the same.

Kathy, Liam's Mom ( 6)

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the ideas guys. Got the Basketball hoop. His uncles and boy

cousins saw to that. I should probably find a kid proof CD player. He broke

mine

a while back. He does love music. He gets a Hess truck every year. Right

now he prefers his Barney and Wiggles figures to action figures.

He can ride a scooter a little, but I love the idea of a switch board. He

loves watching the big kids around here on their skate boards. He plays a

little knock hockey at SO, but isn't wild about it. He got Leap Frog last year

and

is getting more books. I think you're right on him being too young for video

games. I'm going to ask his cousin to teach him a little and see how it

goes. I'll also look at the Leapster. I love the idea of having something

portable like that that he can take along to the many doctors appointments he

has

coming up.

Yes, I do miss the Sears catalog. I look at the toys r us book, but it's not

the same.

Kathy, Liam's Mom ( 6)

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/20/2004 9:54:12 AM Central Standard Time,

Mom2lfm@... writes:

> here are two types of shoppers in my family. Those that have almost

> finished their shopping by now and those that start the week before

> Christmas. Both

> camps make me very nervous.

HI Kathy

I am in such a mess over Christmas gifts for Sara. Her birthday is the 30th

(Nov) and I can't think of anything to get her for this either. I would say a

dvd but unless a new comes out soon this is a no go. If her dad is not buying

her dvds her sisters are ........... she reminds all that she has worked hard

for her dvds lol

At age 12 (almost 13) her activities at home consists of watching her dvds,

writing on tablet paper ............ She loves to write playing a few

computer games ........... no, Nintendo, she hates the games, they stress her

out.

She talks on the phone, plays simple games with her nephew. Plays games

outside, Really she is happy with what she has and only has requested dresses

lol

During the Thanksgiving holiday I'll be slammed for ideas on my kids, from my

siblings and I have no idea what to say. Since Sara is a movie buff I am

thinking about maybe starting a collection of old Shirley Temple movies or

something like that. Some thing old and classic.

She has more makeup than Tammy Faye Baker, anything electronic she has, so if

anyone has any ideas send my way My older kids are easier, my sibs get

them gift certificates lol

Kathy mom to Sara 12 ..................... 13 in nine days

¸...¸ ___/ /\ \___ ¸...¸

,·´º o`·, /__/ _/\_ \__\ ,·´º o`·,

```)¨(´´´ | | | | | | | | | ```)¨(´´´

¸,.-·²°´ ¸,.-·~·~·-.,¸ `°²·-.¸

As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

Josh. 24:15

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/20/2004 9:54:12 AM Central Standard Time,

Mom2lfm@... writes:

> here are two types of shoppers in my family. Those that have almost

> finished their shopping by now and those that start the week before

> Christmas. Both

> camps make me very nervous.

HI Kathy

I am in such a mess over Christmas gifts for Sara. Her birthday is the 30th

(Nov) and I can't think of anything to get her for this either. I would say a

dvd but unless a new comes out soon this is a no go. If her dad is not buying

her dvds her sisters are ........... she reminds all that she has worked hard

for her dvds lol

At age 12 (almost 13) her activities at home consists of watching her dvds,

writing on tablet paper ............ She loves to write playing a few

computer games ........... no, Nintendo, she hates the games, they stress her

out.

She talks on the phone, plays simple games with her nephew. Plays games

outside, Really she is happy with what she has and only has requested dresses

lol

During the Thanksgiving holiday I'll be slammed for ideas on my kids, from my

siblings and I have no idea what to say. Since Sara is a movie buff I am

thinking about maybe starting a collection of old Shirley Temple movies or

something like that. Some thing old and classic.

She has more makeup than Tammy Faye Baker, anything electronic she has, so if

anyone has any ideas send my way My older kids are easier, my sibs get

them gift certificates lol

Kathy mom to Sara 12 ..................... 13 in nine days

¸...¸ ___/ /\ \___ ¸...¸

,·´º o`·, /__/ _/\_ \__\ ,·´º o`·,

```)¨(´´´ | | | | | | | | | ```)¨(´´´

¸,.-·²°´ ¸,.-·~·~·-.,¸ `°²·-.¸

As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

Josh. 24:15

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/21/2004 12:37:31 PM Eastern Standard Time,

b4alltoday@... writes:

> During the Thanksgiving holiday I'll be slammed for ideas on my kids, from

> my

> siblings and I have no idea what to say

I'm thinking about what my nieces enjoyed at her age. Caitie loved jewelry

making kits, especially all different kinds of beads. One year I got her all

kinds of art supplies, like funky scissors, sparkle paints and fabric paint and

put them in a cabinet of drawers (like a tool chest). Her sister le

liked traditional arts & crafts like paper maiche & kits to learn how to knit or

crochet.

How about Blockbuster gift certificates so she can pick her own movies?

Kathy, Liam's mom( 6)

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/21/2004 12:37:31 PM Eastern Standard Time,

b4alltoday@... writes:

> During the Thanksgiving holiday I'll be slammed for ideas on my kids, from

> my

> siblings and I have no idea what to say

I'm thinking about what my nieces enjoyed at her age. Caitie loved jewelry

making kits, especially all different kinds of beads. One year I got her all

kinds of art supplies, like funky scissors, sparkle paints and fabric paint and

put them in a cabinet of drawers (like a tool chest). Her sister le

liked traditional arts & crafts like paper maiche & kits to learn how to knit or

crochet.

How about Blockbuster gift certificates so she can pick her own movies?

Kathy, Liam's mom( 6)

[Guest guest]

Hi

Sponge Bob is a very hot item this year in the Middle of the country, as are

Care Bears. wants a really nice camera, Kristi wants more dolls and

clothes, and wants anything Spiderman or Shrek. They all want books

and learning things. and I go all out for Christmas. By mid Dec. it

will look like the North Pole here and you should see the wrapping paper fly

on Christmas morning. Usually takes 8 or 9 large garbage bags to dispose to

paper and boxes.

Dad to , Kristi, (all three Down syndrome) and (Cri du

chat)

Husband to C. in Mo.

Uncle Daddy to and in Calif.

Christmas Ideas? +Liam Brag

>

>

> >

> >

> > There are two types of shoppers in my family. Those that have almost

> > finished their shopping by now and those that start the week before

> Christmas. Both

> > camps make me very nervous. Anyway, I'm looking for ideas for a 6 year

old

> boy

> > who's having a tough year, but is doing so well in spite of it all. I'm

> > trying to get him away from Barney videos. I want to knock his socks

off

> with

> > something, but can't figure out what he's ready for. This might be the

> year for

> > video games. Hand Held or TV? Any ideas on who makes the most young

> child

> > friendly types of games? (blues clues, Dora, etc.)

> >

> > He's adapting so well to all the diabetes testing and shots. He brings

me

> > the kit and offers a finger for testing when he knows it's time to eat.

> He's

> > eating new foods (fish sticks last night -- yea)! And not throwing

> tantrums when

> > he doesn't get his way. (as I'm typing this he just brought me the bag

of

> > celery sticks -- he even knows what he can eat)! At his last IEP meeting

I

> got

> > such great feedback. Everyone loves him (staff and classmates) and his

> teacher

> > removed some of the negative or luke warm comments from last year, like

> > occasional oppositional behavior. On the Brigance social/emotional

> inventory he

> > scored only a few months delay from his chronological age.

> >

> > I'm just so proud of him I could cry! So any ideas would be welcomed.

> When

> > I was 6 I got my first record player and the & album

with

> Puff

> > the Magic Dragon on it. Yes, I'm very old, but I still remember it as

one

> of

> > the best Christmases ever. I want to make his great!

> >

> > Kathy, Liam's mom( 6)

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi

Sponge Bob is a very hot item this year in the Middle of the country, as are

Care Bears. wants a really nice camera, Kristi wants more dolls and

clothes, and wants anything Spiderman or Shrek. They all want books

and learning things. and I go all out for Christmas. By mid Dec. it

will look like the North Pole here and you should see the wrapping paper fly

on Christmas morning. Usually takes 8 or 9 large garbage bags to dispose to

paper and boxes.

Dad to , Kristi, (all three Down syndrome) and (Cri du

chat)

Husband to C. in Mo.

Uncle Daddy to and in Calif.

Christmas Ideas? +Liam Brag

>

>

> >

> >

> > There are two types of shoppers in my family. Those that have almost

> > finished their shopping by now and those that start the week before

> Christmas. Both

> > camps make me very nervous. Anyway, I'm looking for ideas for a 6 year

old

> boy

> > who's having a tough year, but is doing so well in spite of it all. I'm

> > trying to get him away from Barney videos. I want to knock his socks

off

> with

> > something, but can't figure out what he's ready for. This might be the

> year for

> > video games. Hand Held or TV? Any ideas on who makes the most young

> child

> > friendly types of games? (blues clues, Dora, etc.)

> >

> > He's adapting so well to all the diabetes testing and shots. He brings

me

> > the kit and offers a finger for testing when he knows it's time to eat.

> He's

> > eating new foods (fish sticks last night -- yea)! And not throwing

> tantrums when

> > he doesn't get his way. (as I'm typing this he just brought me the bag

of

> > celery sticks -- he even knows what he can eat)! At his last IEP meeting

I

> got

> > such great feedback. Everyone loves him (staff and classmates) and his

> teacher

> > removed some of the negative or luke warm comments from last year, like

> > occasional oppositional behavior. On the Brigance social/emotional

> inventory he

> > scored only a few months delay from his chronological age.

> >

> > I'm just so proud of him I could cry! So any ideas would be welcomed.

> When

> > I was 6 I got my first record player and the & album

with

> Puff

> > the Magic Dragon on it. Yes, I'm very old, but I still remember it as

one

> of

> > the best Christmases ever. I want to make his great!

> >

> > Kathy, Liam's mom( 6)

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I think you're right on him being too young for video

> games. I'm going to ask his cousin to teach him a little and see how it

> goes.

Don't be surprised if he picks it up quickly! has been playing for

several years.

I thought I saw a video game geared towards younger children this year?!?!?!

The joystick was larger and things were pretty basic.

TJ shopped for last year. He said needed stuff boys his age

like and not the developmental toys I had been buying. He was right - and

he'll shop for him again this year.

Remote control cars are another popular item.

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I think you're right on him being too young for video

> games. I'm going to ask his cousin to teach him a little and see how it

> goes.

Don't be surprised if he picks it up quickly! has been playing for

several years.

I thought I saw a video game geared towards younger children this year?!?!?!

The joystick was larger and things were pretty basic.

TJ shopped for last year. He said needed stuff boys his age

like and not the developmental toys I had been buying. He was right - and

he'll shop for him again this year.

Remote control cars are another popular item.

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[Guest guest]

Does she have a desk where she writes? My Mom gave a desk set for her

birthday. Not the pad, but the organizers where she puts her pens, pencils,

tape, paper clips, etc.. loves it. She also got a lap desk, one of those

that has a pillow on the bottom, desk on top to use when she is sitting on the

floor or on the couch. She puts that to great use.

Another thing my Mom bought the girls that is getting tons of use are adjustable

chairs, called posture chairs. They are to use when you sit on the floor

reading, watching TV or whatever. They are thickly padded and adjustable to 5

different settings. The girls love theirs, and use them all the time. They

also aren't heavy and can be carried from room to room. I included the link to

them below.

www.improvementscatalog.com/product.asp?product=182040zz & dept%5Fid=13140

Best of luck with your shopping! I am not done either.

Sharon H.

Mom to , (13, DS) and , (9)

South Carolina

Re: Christmas Ideas? +Liam Brag

In a message dated 11/20/2004 9:54:12 AM Central Standard Time,

Mom2lfm@... writes:

> here are two types of shoppers in my family. Those that have almost

> finished their shopping by now and those that start the week before

> Christmas. Both

> camps make me very nervous.

HI Kathy

I am in such a mess over Christmas gifts for Sara. Her birthday is the 30th

(Nov) and I can't think of anything to get her for this either. I would say a

dvd but unless a new comes out soon this is a no go. If her dad is not buying

her dvds her sisters are ........... she reminds all that she has worked hard

for her dvds lol

At age 12 (almost 13) her activities at home consists of watching her dvds,

writing on tablet paper ............ She loves to write playing a few

computer games ........... no, Nintendo, she hates the games, they stress her

out.

She talks on the phone, plays simple games with her nephew. Plays games

outside, Really she is happy with what she has and only has requested dresses

lol

During the Thanksgiving holiday I'll be slammed for ideas on my kids, from my

siblings and I have no idea what to say. Since Sara is a movie buff I am

thinking about maybe starting a collection of old Shirley Temple movies or

something like that. Some thing old and classic.

She has more makeup than Tammy Faye Baker, anything electronic she has, so if

anyone has any ideas send my way My older kids are easier, my sibs get

them gift certificates lol

Kathy mom to Sara 12 ..................... 13 in nine days

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,·´º o`·, /__/ _/\_ \__\ ,·´º o`·,

```)¨(´´´ | | | | | | | | | ```)¨(´´´

¸,.-·²°´ ¸,.-·~·~·-.,¸ `°²·-.¸

As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

Josh. 24:15

[Guest guest]

Does she have a desk where she writes? My Mom gave a desk set for her

birthday. Not the pad, but the organizers where she puts her pens, pencils,

tape, paper clips, etc.. loves it. She also got a lap desk, one of those

that has a pillow on the bottom, desk on top to use when she is sitting on the

floor or on the couch. She puts that to great use.

Another thing my Mom bought the girls that is getting tons of use are adjustable

chairs, called posture chairs. They are to use when you sit on the floor

reading, watching TV or whatever. They are thickly padded and adjustable to 5

different settings. The girls love theirs, and use them all the time. They

also aren't heavy and can be carried from room to room. I included the link to

them below.

www.improvementscatalog.com/product.asp?product=182040zz & dept%5Fid=13140

Best of luck with your shopping! I am not done either.

Sharon H.

Mom to , (13, DS) and , (9)

South Carolina

Re: Christmas Ideas? +Liam Brag

In a message dated 11/20/2004 9:54:12 AM Central Standard Time,

Mom2lfm@... writes:

> here are two types of shoppers in my family. Those that have almost

> finished their shopping by now and those that start the week before

> Christmas. Both

> camps make me very nervous.

HI Kathy

I am in such a mess over Christmas gifts for Sara. Her birthday is the 30th

(Nov) and I can't think of anything to get her for this either. I would say a

dvd but unless a new comes out soon this is a no go. If her dad is not buying

her dvds her sisters are ........... she reminds all that she has worked hard

for her dvds lol

At age 12 (almost 13) her activities at home consists of watching her dvds,

writing on tablet paper ............ She loves to write playing a few

computer games ........... no, Nintendo, she hates the games, they stress her

out.

She talks on the phone, plays simple games with her nephew. Plays games

outside, Really she is happy with what she has and only has requested dresses

lol

During the Thanksgiving holiday I'll be slammed for ideas on my kids, from my

siblings and I have no idea what to say. Since Sara is a movie buff I am

thinking about maybe starting a collection of old Shirley Temple movies or

something like that. Some thing old and classic.

She has more makeup than Tammy Faye Baker, anything electronic she has, so if

anyone has any ideas send my way My older kids are easier, my sibs get

them gift certificates lol

Kathy mom to Sara 12 ..................... 13 in nine days

¸...¸ ___/ /\ \___ ¸...¸

,·´º o`·, /__/ _/\_ \__\ ,·´º o`·,

```)¨(´´´ | | | | | | | | | ```)¨(´´´

¸,.-·²°´ ¸,.-·~·~·-.,¸ `°²·-.¸

As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

Josh. 24:15

[Guest guest]

Hey Kathy,

Wow the big real teenage years- good luck with that! i found that what

amanda really wants in her teen years are cds and clothes- yes clothes like the

ones Lizzie wears. She also is a shopper so she loves gift cards.

Because she is growing up so fast, with gift cards, she gets to show and use

her independence by chosing her own stuff.

also likes things for her room like Lizzie sheets and the assesories

that go with them.

She always needs a new cd player because she has broken like 4. she's got

her own tv/vcr which she loves- its in her room.

for her bd she got a violin and violin lessons- that is what she has been

wanting for the longest time. She is doing very well with her lessons and

already had a mini concert!

I am getting jesse guitar lessons for xmas- he is the real musician in the

family. I find the older they get, they easier it is and now i almost never

have to go to a toy store at all!

[Guest guest]

Hey Kathy,

Wow the big real teenage years- good luck with that! i found that what

amanda really wants in her teen years are cds and clothes- yes clothes like the

ones Lizzie wears. She also is a shopper so she loves gift cards.

Because she is growing up so fast, with gift cards, she gets to show and use

her independence by chosing her own stuff.

also likes things for her room like Lizzie sheets and the assesories

that go with them.

She always needs a new cd player because she has broken like 4. she's got

her own tv/vcr which she loves- its in her room.

for her bd she got a violin and violin lessons- that is what she has been

wanting for the longest time. She is doing very well with her lessons and

already had a mini concert!

I am getting jesse guitar lessons for xmas- he is the real musician in the

family. I find the older they get, they easier it is and now i almost never

have to go to a toy store at all!

[Guest guest]

I'd say gift cards with maybe a little gift like nail polish or something? (from

your sibs) loves to buy her own stuff, and while she's not good with money

at least it's a hugh improvement over the just picking it up and thinking you

can keep it. LOL

Does she have a cd player....a small stereo....hmmm would she like a key board?

oh a karoke machine? course she probably has all those. Sorry you're on your

own, i have my own problems thinking of things for . :-)

joy

At age 12 (almost 13) her activities at home consists of watching her dvds,

writing on tablet paper ............ She loves to write playing a few

computer games ........... no, Nintendo, she hates the games, they stress her

out.

She talks on the phone, plays simple games with her nephew. Plays games

outside, Really she is happy with what she has and only has requested dresses

lol

[Guest guest]

I'd say gift cards with maybe a little gift like nail polish or something? (from

your sibs) loves to buy her own stuff, and while she's not good with money

at least it's a hugh improvement over the just picking it up and thinking you

can keep it. LOL

Does she have a cd player....a small stereo....hmmm would she like a key board?

oh a karoke machine? course she probably has all those. Sorry you're on your

own, i have my own problems thinking of things for . :-)

joy

At age 12 (almost 13) her activities at home consists of watching her dvds,

writing on tablet paper ............ She loves to write playing a few

computer games ........... no, Nintendo, she hates the games, they stress her

out.

She talks on the phone, plays simple games with her nephew. Plays games

outside, Really she is happy with what she has and only has requested dresses

lol

[Guest guest]

Go to radio shack and buy the CD player and get the covereage for it. If it

gets broken you get a new one. Electronic Boutique does this also with xbox

games and so on.

Jean