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Yesterday, I shared our idea for a 4-gift Christmas. It is something they want, something they need, somewhere to go, something to read. I love hearing what the kids want, what they are into and interested in. I love hearing the games that they plan on playing once they get their “want”. 🙂
“Mom? This year I think that I am going to take pictures of things that I want for Christmas, glue them onto a piece of paper and you can mail that to Santa, ok?” Yep. That’s the latest thing in the Mansfield house. Now we are just sending pictures of what we want. Haha!!
Everyone has something special on their list… and since Jack is now ten years old, he has become one of Santa’s special helpers, which works out perfectly since he can help Santa find a few surprises for our kids!
I can remember when I used to make my list for Santa, too. I asked for those classics that I think we all had: Hasbro GloWorm, My Little Ponies (Allie has about 10 of these, so it’s nice that some things never lose their ‘cool factor’ for kids.)
ALLIE:
Allie wants more ponies this year and a FurReal Friends Bootsie Pet. I actually have a funny story about this. I had Santa send some things to me from Toys “R” Us a little early, so I could put them up high in my closet and hide them well for Christmas morning. When you wave at it or tap her mouth with a treat, it makes fun expressions…. it even makes a “mad” face like this one:
I don’t want Santa to have to carry so much in one night, so we help out a little bit. (Toys “R” Us is our go-to place because you can get everything you need from the FurReal Friends Bootsie Pet to the Duracell batteries that you will need in the four seconds after they open the toy.
Ps- the Duracell batteries are on sale from November 6 through November 12, so stock up!) Anyway- when Jack was carrying the box upstairs for me (covered in a blanket), it “Meowed” at him. He about jumped out of his slippers. It was hilarious! He laughed for about 5 minutes… and so did I!
ETHAN:
Ethan wants FurReal Friends, Torch, My Blazin’ Dragon (on sale 11/6-11/2 for $59.99, so that’s $20 off). He has wanted this Dragon for about a year. Not even kidding. He keeps saving his money and asking “Do you think I have enough for Torch yet?” The dragon will respond to touch with over 50 sound & motion combinations, so the kids just love them. Plus, you feed him a color-changing treat and when you fill his tank with water, he breathes flame-colored mist. He does some fun things when you touch his nose, too. Yes, I really know all of this. Like a said… it’s been a year in the making. 😉 If you get it, be sure to pick up Duracell 4 “C” batteries.
BEAU:
Beau was so cute this year. He wants a two-dollar bill… and I’m pretty sure that Santa has one from when he was little! 😉
Beau will probably love playing with Torch, too.
JACK:
Jack is getting older. He wants a blue Kevin Durant jersey. Since I have no idea who this is or what sport he plays, I’ll be leaving this one up to Santa for sure…. I hear Mrs. Clause isn’t so up to date on her sports.
All in all, I’d say it is going to be a fun Christmas morning in the Mansfield house.
PS- if you are working on your own list, remember to have Duracell batteries and a screwdriver handy on Christmas morning!
We actually get everything ready the night before:
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My 10 year olds list is close to Jack’s. He has really gotten into sports this past year. He loves the Golden State Warriors!
I think I want that dragon! I mean come on it breathes “flames”!!
My daughter is obsessed with the FurReal Pets and Little Live Pets just like your daughter. She just got the talking parakeet for her birthday and is hoping for a second one for Christmas. Fortunately it is not nearly as annoying as I thought it would be! ha!
.Allie and Ethan’s lists match 3 of my children’s lists. Allie’s matches my daughter (turning 2 in December and my 8.5 yr old daughter’s lists!) and then both the boys, 6.5 and 3.75 yrs (4 in Jan) want the dragon. The girls are really good at playing together and sharing, but the boy not so much. It is something we are working on.
Your Allie sounds like my Ally. 🙂
My Daughter has been trying to collect $2 bills for a while now so I would say her list is similar to your Beau’s list. My Son is getting older. He still enjoys some toys. I would say his list is comparable with Jack’s list.
My daughter’s list is closest to Beau’s – she is all about money and gift cards!
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My 7 year old son closely resembles a mixture of Ethan’s and Beau’s list. He always looks forward to money so he can save up for our future trip to Legoland! So far $120! And always has his “special toy” that he asks Santa for 😁😍
Both my daughter and son are in love with Snuggles (the dog from Fur Real Friends), so I guess their list is closest to your daughter Allie’s. Mrs. Claus has not decided yet if we will be waking up to 2 Snuggles on Christmas morning or if we would see one Snuggles and one Bootsie so they can swap and share.
Most of those things I’ve never heard of and my kids are pretty young so they’re still fairly easy to please. My daughter would probably also love ponies, so Allie’s list is closest.
How fun! I think my boys would absolutely Love torch! And the kitty. All except my 1 year old. He has a fascination and fear of almost all cats and dogs. Maybe they’d help him though! Have a super merry Christmas with your festive little blessings!!
Well my daughter 6 is like Allie she is loving the my little ponies “Mr and Mrs Santa Claus” even found a dvd set last year on amazon of the original show and she loved it. She too loves the fur real pets and wants Bootsie or the baby butterscotch. My youngest son 5 is like your Ethan and would love torch he is very much in to dragon and My oldest 12 is like Beau he wants money he is at the stage where he is learning that “everything” has a price tag. He had a math assignment to pice out everything for thanksgiving. Down to what the tablespoon of butter lol (mom got to do math too) but it brought a lot to his attention. I hope that your family has a wonderful Holiday season and a very blessed Christmas may Heavenly Father bless you and your family!
MY NIECE’S LIST MATCHES ALLIE’S THE MOST.
My son is 12 and it sounds like his list would
most match your son Jack’s list. He
decided last year he was interested in
sports and wanted a hoodie for Christmas.
My son’s list matches Ethan’s list! I love this review!
Would love for my granddaughter