"you just got hit by a christmas snowball
73 sleeps folks!
(can we get a hohoho smiley?!)"
72 for parents of young kids I reckon...but I can't wait. Makes the short, dark, cold days of winter bearable. |
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"you just got hit by a christmas snowball
73 sleeps folks!
(can we get a hohoho smiley?!)
72 for parents of young kids I reckon...but I can't wait. Makes the short, dark, cold days of winter bearable."
do it on-line game4it! only way to go!!
george....oh bless, 72? mine have started the early mornings already.... |
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I asked my eldest (10) at the weekend what he wanted and he had no idea. I really like that - it doesn't help work out what to get him but it's refreshing. My youngest (5) is autistic and hasn't yet got the concept of 'events' as such - birthday and Christmas. He 'gets' cakes and presents but doesn't know why yet.
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"I asked my eldest (10) at the weekend what he wanted and he had no idea. I really like that - it doesn't help work out what to get him but it's refreshing. My youngest (5) is autistic and hasn't yet got the concept of 'events' as such - birthday and Christmas. He 'gets' cakes and presents but doesn't know why yet.
Good luck with those mornings..."
beware of wolves in sheeps clothing! i rememb er my nephew hitting that age and doing the "i don't need anything" line...then christmas eve....produces a list.
done it every year since! |
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You won't be putting up loads of lights, a big tree and all the other nonsense that goes with it then?
It's all nonsense but it brightens up an otherwise dull season.
I hope you get loads of presents |
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"I asked my eldest (10) at the weekend what he wanted and he had no idea. I really like that - it doesn't help work out what to get him but it's refreshing. My youngest (5) is autistic and hasn't yet got the concept of 'events' as such - birthday and Christmas. He 'gets' cakes and presents but doesn't know why yet.
Good luck with those mornings...
beware of wolves in sheeps clothing! i rememb er my nephew hitting that age and doing the "i don't need anything" line...then christmas eve....produces a list.
done it every year since!"
Know what you mean, been there too just a couple of years ago.
I won't get him clothes though - I remember always being gutted if the present was soft-normally socks or novelty tie crap  |
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Know what you mean, been there too just a couple of years ago.
I won't get him clothes though - I remember always being gutted if the present was soft-normally socks or novelty tie crap "
I have banne danyone buying my kids clothes, i consider them a necessity, not a gift.
i saw a video once of a friends family members xmas that was exactly like that...the boy, who was four, got nothing but clothes and a selection box...their reason being he had plenty toys. his excitment waned with every gift and, bless him, he tried, you heard it with every "another pair of jeans".
the parents weren't poor and brought each other really thoughtful presents. i wanted to slap them for killing that little boys christmas |
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You're absolutely right about clothes - they are essentials and not treats. I understand Aunties, Uncles etc maybe buying them but from parents you want proper, battery guzzling, big presents. Or the best, presents which are SO big they have to be stored round the neighbours. You will always remember those presents...
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On the 72nd day of Christmas my true love gave to me ...
... a blimmin gag saying, "Can you shut the fuck up about Xmas cos I'm not listening to that for another 8 weeks. Sheesh!"   |
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WnS, you're right - it would be much more enjoyable if there was not so much overkill. I worked in a toy store over Christmas in my college years (many moons ago) and some Christmas songs still give me a nervous tick now. I used to hear them over and over and... |
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"WnS, you're right - it would be much more enjoyable if there was not so much overkill. I worked in a toy store over Christmas in my college years (many moons ago) and some Christmas songs still give me a nervous tick now. I used to hear them over and over and..."
.....here comes santa clause here comes santa claus right down santa claus lane..... |
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"WnS, you're right - it would be much more enjoyable if there was not so much overkill. I worked in a toy store over Christmas in my college years (many moons ago) and some Christmas songs still give me a nervous tick now. I used to hear them over and over and...
.....here comes santa clause here comes santa claus right down santa claus lane....."
*Twitches uncontrollably* And for the first time on this site for all the wrong reasons. |
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"Bugger of until the 24th of december
You`ll like A.N.Other site I use! The Admin lady has a word censor in place and if you type in "Christmas" it comes out as "Ickle Baby Jebus Birthday"! And yes, I have spelt it right! She does remove it for about a week either side of Christmas but other than that, Christmas is banned!  "
Bloody good for her i say, i might leave here and come back in january lol |
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"Clothing may be a necessity, but quality clothing can be a greatly appreciated gift, by both child and parent."
In that case, i shall expect mine from Wallis instead of Primark |
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"Clothing may be a necessity, but quality clothing can be a greatly appreciated gift, by both child and parent."
I tend to try and buy my lads their clothes at the start of each season and then if I see a few nice bits which will really suit them I'll pick them up. On the other hand they don't get many toys/treats outside of b'day/Christmas so tend to steer clear of clothes for them. For me, I'm a really fussy git and will always try everything on before buying it so I'd rather buy my own. I always give explicit instructions not to get me clothing - no matter how much someone may think I'll like it (I know that sounds really bad). No doubt I'll miss out on some great clothes but I have a reasonable number of outfits that I'm really happy wearing and that suits me.
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