Is it too early? Only 7.5 weeks away! I promise I won't start decorating until the end of the month, but I do want to start planning. Also, it's snowing outside...
Are you guys buying your LOs gifts this year? I feel like I should, even though he obviously doesn't understand. No idea what to buy a 5 month old... Probably a couple of toys. I went to Babies R Us and the selection was overwhelming. Also, need to find an adorable baby's first Christmas ornament... I'll probably check out local craft shows so I can get somethings a bit more unique.
Post by motownthrowdown on Nov 3, 2015 12:48:02 GMT -5
I want to finish my nicu photo album. I want to make one of those glass ornaments with stuff in it, like her armband, maybe a diaper (they're so small I think it would fit), and maybe her bililight glasses. So I'll be doing symbolic gifts and maybe one real one to open.
I love Christmas and was a total grinch last year. I am looking to get her a nice stocking and Baby's First Christmas ornament. I know DH and I will get her something, but she is going to be spoiled rotten by the grandparents (first grandchild for both sides) so we won't have to get her much haha.
I love Christmas and was a total grinch last year. I am looking to get her a nice stocking and Baby's First Christmas ornament. I know DH and I will get her something, but she is going to be spoiled rotten by the grandparents (first grandchild for both sides) so we won't have to get her much haha.
Mostly I'm excited to get her a holiday outfit
I'm also expecting tons of crap because 1st grandkid. We were going to ask them to do bonds or something because we don't want a house full of garbage but things got away from us and we haven't yet.
Since we live so far away from family, I'm doing a book with pics of her grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins so she will have some familiarity with their faces for the 1 or 2 times a year she'll actually see them. Just doing a simple story to go along with the photos e.g. "Your Granny loves you!" I figure it's something she can grow into.
I plan on photos books for the grandparents. I want to make it a yearly tradition for them.
For e I think we will do some light up toys. He doesn't have many things and he loves things that light up. And teething toys in his stocking bc we have like, one.
No idea what the grandparents will get him but I started an Amazon wish list that has all the "boy" appropriate Disney movies (cars toy stories etc) that I never got on dvd lol. He is requesting the blu Ray dvd combos so he can eventually watch them in the car and in our house.
I am anxious to start decorating by I figure if I can't even get stockings at target yet it's too soon haha. And I too want to make a clear ornament with our arm bands and his little hat in it.
FFTC1: I'm going to wrap up some of DS1's old baby toys for DS2 FFTC2: My Company got me a subscription to Bluum Box after I had the baby. For November's box I picked (4) age appropriate toys (Rattles and such) and I will put those in DS2's stocking
Edit for the spelling of November. It was a post and run haha
Post by shannonabigail on Nov 3, 2015 13:07:46 GMT -5
I was thinking this just the other day. We're putting a wish list together on Amazon to give the grandparents some guidance with the bigger ticket items. He needs a convertible carseat and excersaucer thing and we don't have the money for it. He'll get tons of presents from extended family and doesn't really need too much but I would feel too guilty knowing I didn't get him anything for his first Christmas.
ars093s, I LOVE that book idea and will be stealing it in the near future!
I was talking to my best friend the other day about Christmas, her baby is 2 months older than B. I said something about a Santa gift and she told me they're not doing Santa because they don't want to lie to her. Hmm. I mean, their choice, but I'm wondering if this will ruin Santa for my little guy down the road...
We are looking into a 529 plan that we are going to ask family to contribute to. We will probably do a few books and maybe a small toy or two.
For my oldest nephew who is 3, I am making a family tree photo book. He gets really confused on uncle vs grandpa sometimes. We will probably also do gymnastics or horseback riding lessons. He has minor CP so I like to do things that help him use his hand and work on strength. For my younger nephew who is 5 months now I'll probably do a book and kickee pants.
I already know I'm getting all the boys (two nephews + B) matching or coordinating outfits for pictures.
For the grandparents I'll probably do a nice framed photo and an ornament. I'll probably do some DIY ornament but haven't decided what yet.
Post by oopsiedaisies on Nov 3, 2015 14:10:58 GMT -5
We make ornaments every year for gifts. Last year we painted ornaments with hand print trees and snowmen. This year's salt dough ornaments. :-) Can't wait to decorate! We do an annual tree hunt the Sunday after thanksgiving with a big group of friends. Can't wait to go this year!
I just booked a Christmas photo shoot for December 5th so we'll do pictures for family. We have to spend a TON of money traveling from FL to IL to CT and back so we'll keeps gifts small. I don't know what to do for Jake. I feel like we should get him SOMETHING but he'll only be 4 months old. I'm already looking at stockings and ornaments on Etsy!
I'm having to decorate the office for Christmas so I'm already over decorating.
Since we'll most likely start introducing solids in January when he's 6 months I've already gotten utensils, plates, and bowls. I'm planning on one toy, but don't really know what yet. I have a $25 coupon to BBB that expires tomorrow so I'm planning on running by and seeing if anything catches my eye. I also got the Santa Claus book that someone on here mentioned earlier. Wow, I'm almost done already!
Christmas lover over here. I usually start to ease into Christmas music after Remembrance Day. about gifts, DD was a March baby so her first Christmas last year we did blocks, a set of sensory balls, a book, and pjs. It was fun watching her 'open' the gifts and like the paper more the presents.
DS doesn't need much so we're going to do pjs, and a keepsake. I really like the photo ABC book. Maybe I'll do this for DD!
My parents always had the tradition of giving us pjs on Christmas Eve to wear that night so I know I want to start that. Although they will probably do that too. Hmm...
I also want to get her a couple of books and toys. She really has no toys other than stuffed animals and whatever is attached to her play mat; we had to go out and buy a rattle the other day! We will probably get her whatever clothes she needs too.
We booked a Christmas card photo shoot for this weekend and I'm really excited about it. Bought cute clothes for all of us and it will be her first professional photos since we didn't get any newborn ones done.
We bought a new house...she's not getting anything from us. :-P
I do plan to splurge on professional family pics once we settle down from the move, though. This may not happen before Christmas, and I'm ok with that.
Since we live so far away from family, I'm doing a book with pics of her grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins so she will have some familiarity with their faces for the 1 or 2 times a year she'll actually see them. Just doing a simple story to go along with the photos e.g. "Your Granny loves you!" I figure it's something she can grow into.
The grandparents go over board every year so keeping it simple. We do the 4 gift thing. We'll do it for the baby also. I already know ds1 is getting transformers, a tablet, Minecraft for his tablet, and some sensory things. Dd is getting a dollhouse and all the things needed for a dollhouse. Baby is getting a jumperoo, ride on toy, and clothes. That's just from my in laws. My grandparents are getting them a play house, but I know they'll send other stuff. My dad will send money. Grandparents are getting phone cases with the kids on them, fil also is getting a steelers blanket. My grandparents will also get pictures. They live for framing pictures.
I'm having to decorate the office for Christmas so I'm already over decorating.
Since we'll most likely start introducing solids in January when he's 6 months I've already gotten utensils, plates, and bowls. I'm planning on one toy, but don't really know what yet. I have a $25 coupon to BBB that expires tomorrow so I'm planning on running by and seeing if anything catches my eye. I also got the Santa Claus book that someone on here mentioned earlier. Wow, I'm almost done already!
That was me!! I love that book!
I love Christmas although H and I do "merry present day" a few days before just us. We got a beautiful fake tree on closeout after Christmas last year. I've started setting up an amazon wish list (kick and play piano on it) and we set up a college fund for W so that will be mentioned to people as well. I cannot wait to set up the tree but it will wait until the end of the month as well. I cannot wait to get him a super cute holiday outfit and get actual professional family pictures taken! My two favorite holidays are thanksgiving and Christmas. Anything to do with family, friends, and food.
packmomma I thought it might have been you to mention the book. The little bit I've flipped through is cute! Also let me know if you need the name of a good photographer. I can't recommend the person who did our maternity and newborn photos highly enough.
We already have way too many things. I'm wrapping some of my daughters old toys. Her ball popper and a play cube. This is the only thing I'm buying, he will be too young for a few months but we have so many young baby toys.
packmomma I thought it might have been you to mention the book. The little bit I've flipped through is cute! Also let me know if you need the name of a good photographer. I can't recommend the person who did our maternity and newborn photos highly enough.
Sure that would be wonderful. We were thinking of doing target for the convenience but I would love something a little more personal and your pictures were beautiful.
I was thinking of getting a nice advent calendar for N so Dd can fill it for him. He will also be getting lifetime hunting/fishing licence that comes with a nh f&g camo onsie.
Post by hopefulreturn on Nov 3, 2015 21:46:05 GMT -5
I am really looking forward to her first Christmas!
I think we'll wrap some clothes she'll need and get a couple toys. i already have her monogrammed stocking that I ordered, and I'll get a 1st Christmas ornament. I may try to talk the grandparents into a Tula...
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