But what about the other kids?! I got my DD2 a Cinderella dress at Disney direct and it came yesterday (woohoo) to wear to our breakfast at the castle. I plan to box it up and have it on the bed the night before our breakfast with a note from Cinderella, etc. In other words, it's a surprise.
BUT I have a DS4 and a DD13, who will be getting nothing. Normally, I don't try to make everything even all of the time and it all evens out in the end. A trip to walmart and one might get something... not the rest, and the next time it's the other way around, etc. I have hopefully been teaching my kids to be happy for their siblings when they get something cool, next time it could be them, etc. I think it's working because my kids are rarely greedy (my biggest pet peeve in kids!) or selfish.
BUT... I feel like I want to do something nice for the others too this time. For DD13, I think I may just take her and I to DTD one night alone and let her spend a little extra money than the little ones (she's 13 - shopping is about as good as it gets) but how do I package that up and present it? Or does anyone know of another idea for her... keep in mind that she acts like a diva who's about 20 years old!
And... then there's my sweet little DD4. He's kind, sweet, sharing... he will give anything to his little sister if she wants it even if "he had it first" type of kid. He really, really deserves something special. I know, I know... this is WDW the trip itself should be enough. If it wasn't for this whole princess dress thing - my kids wouldn't be getting "extras" down there, but it opened a door to give them each something special. But I have NO ideas for my son. He's a very cool kid who is pretty mature for his age, and very bright - did I mention doggone handsome, and quite a comedian? (Is there ANY love as strong as a mother's love for her only Son!!!???
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Any ideas at all???? Thanks and sorry for this LOOOONG post.
BUT I have a DS4 and a DD13, who will be getting nothing. Normally, I don't try to make everything even all of the time and it all evens out in the end. A trip to walmart and one might get something... not the rest, and the next time it's the other way around, etc. I have hopefully been teaching my kids to be happy for their siblings when they get something cool, next time it could be them, etc. I think it's working because my kids are rarely greedy (my biggest pet peeve in kids!) or selfish.
BUT... I feel like I want to do something nice for the others too this time. For DD13, I think I may just take her and I to DTD one night alone and let her spend a little extra money than the little ones (she's 13 - shopping is about as good as it gets) but how do I package that up and present it? Or does anyone know of another idea for her... keep in mind that she acts like a diva who's about 20 years old!
And... then there's my sweet little DD4. He's kind, sweet, sharing... he will give anything to his little sister if she wants it even if "he had it first" type of kid. He really, really deserves something special. I know, I know... this is WDW the trip itself should be enough. If it wasn't for this whole princess dress thing - my kids wouldn't be getting "extras" down there, but it opened a door to give them each something special. But I have NO ideas for my son. He's a very cool kid who is pretty mature for his age, and very bright - did I mention doggone handsome, and quite a comedian? (Is there ANY love as strong as a mother's love for her only Son!!!???
)Any ideas at all???? Thanks and sorry for this LOOOONG post.
