My MIL went all the way to FL (we live in NC) to get my daughter a CP doll….daughter did not even like the doll. We kept it a little while and then donated it.
I always tend to buy gifts for others that I would like for myself – that doesn’t mean I buy my wife a skill saw ( although she’s quite capable of handling one ). When shopping for the grandkids, I really am like an overgrown kid myself, in the Toy Dept. The only thing that restrains me ( somewhat ) is the outrageous price of kids toys and my pitiful pension !Still, I think Papa Noel is going to make four little ones very happy. Even grown-up grandson in the States will be pleased and surprised ( I hope ).
I sincerely hope that all of you, fellow readers receive everything you wish for. May you all enjoy the blessings of the season.
After reading all this, I don’t think I “want” to have children. sigh_________________________________
This should help. A few years ago our older daughter (who was 11) wanted a specific Monster High doll. It’s the ONE thing she really wanted. We managed to get it, and as a bonus, got her sister the doll’s sister. We forgot to pull them out Christmas morning. A little while, after all of the gifts were opened, we remembered it. Before we pulled them out, we asked our daughter if she got everything she wanted. With a beautiful, sincere smile, she said, “No, but it’s OK; I love everything I got. Thank you.” Then we handed her the coveted doll. Her reaction was worth the wait.
Just after Coleco started mass producing the Cabbage Patch dolls with the plastic heads instead of the cloth heads my parents started making their own versions of the original cabbage patch dolls. Their dolls were actually cute and totally hand made with yarn hair, stitching used to shape the mouth, ears and cheeks, embroidered eyes, and fully articulated arms and legs. They never really made any money from them because they never made that many, but friends and family members still have them around.
Templo S.U.D. about 9 years ago
the stinginess of some people
LuvThemPluggers about 9 years ago
Yep, I paid $75 for an especially “pretty” cabbage patch doll during the worst of the insanity, and it was for ME!
Caldonia about 9 years ago
I’m disappointed. I thought it would look much sillier.
Laynegg about 9 years ago
My MIL went all the way to FL (we live in NC) to get my daughter a CP doll….daughter did not even like the doll. We kept it a little while and then donated it.
Linguist about 9 years ago
I always tend to buy gifts for others that I would like for myself – that doesn’t mean I buy my wife a skill saw ( although she’s quite capable of handling one ). When shopping for the grandkids, I really am like an overgrown kid myself, in the Toy Dept. The only thing that restrains me ( somewhat ) is the outrageous price of kids toys and my pitiful pension !Still, I think Papa Noel is going to make four little ones very happy. Even grown-up grandson in the States will be pleased and surprised ( I hope ).
I sincerely hope that all of you, fellow readers receive everything you wish for. May you all enjoy the blessings of the season.
Wren Fahel about 9 years ago
Lady Bri said, yesterday
After reading all this, I don’t think I “want” to have children. sigh_________________________________
This should help. A few years ago our older daughter (who was 11) wanted a specific Monster High doll. It’s the ONE thing she really wanted. We managed to get it, and as a bonus, got her sister the doll’s sister. We forgot to pull them out Christmas morning. A little while, after all of the gifts were opened, we remembered it. Before we pulled them out, we asked our daughter if she got everything she wanted. With a beautiful, sincere smile, she said, “No, but it’s OK; I love everything I got. Thank you.” Then we handed her the coveted doll. Her reaction was worth the wait.
MeGoNow Premium Member about 9 years ago
I would wager a small sum that by the time she gets it home, the kid will have moved on to wanting something else.
Can't Sleep about 9 years ago
I know Charles Schulz was a friend and mentor to Lynn, so maybe that’s why I see a little Charlie Brown in Elly’s “Good Grief” expression.
thewizofaz about 9 years ago
Remember when hand puppets were popular? My kids wanted Herman Munster and Porky Pig. (With pull strings for their voices)
patlaborvi about 9 years ago
Just after Coleco started mass producing the Cabbage Patch dolls with the plastic heads instead of the cloth heads my parents started making their own versions of the original cabbage patch dolls. Their dolls were actually cute and totally hand made with yarn hair, stitching used to shape the mouth, ears and cheeks, embroidered eyes, and fully articulated arms and legs. They never really made any money from them because they never made that many, but friends and family members still have them around.
Linguist about 9 years ago
We also use U.S. dollars ! No worries about currency exchange.I’m still trying to find Rte. 66 down here !