I have 1 adult & 2 teens now, so I stepped up my game this year. No more toys -they’ve all outgrown that stage. It’s time for serious gifts that they will treasure & hand down to their own kids someday (far far FAR away!).
My kids, they NEVER ask for anything. Totoo yan. That’s why I always make sure that I give them something they will really love & appreciate coz they are such good kids. I could give them something really simple like a shirt & they would still love it as long as it comes from me. That’s how much they love & adore me, so I really try to reciprocate! π
Matching wallet & belt for my macho babyson! ;)) |
SQUEAK! <3 A Mouse shoe for my Lavinia who loves all creatures big & small! ;)) |
Of course baby Jela also has one! But she opted to open her gift on CHRISTmas day. π |
The looks on their face.. PRICELESS! <3 That alone is MY best CHRISTmas present!
Not to worry, they are not spoiled brats! π Every year, they have a raffle & “adopt” a family from my mom’s staff (drivers) & give them food and gifts to enjoy for CHRISTmas. We also drive around with clothes/shoes/toys they have already outgrown but are still in excellent condition, and my kids give them to random street children we happen to bump into. My kids know the real meaning behind the holiday, which makes me even more proud of the kind of people they are becoming.
I feel the need to explain because there are some haters out there (cringe)…
Please don’t judge us. π CHRISTmas comes but once a year. Allow me to spoil them a bit. |
7 Comments
I love Lavinia's shoes!:)
December 3, 2012 at 4:55 amhi Kat! π i know!! me too!!! <3 maybe she'll let me borrow when she's not as gigil with it anymore! ;P Go go go buy ka na!!! π
December 3, 2012 at 6:41 amcutie mouse shoes!!!! you're such a sweet mommy!
December 3, 2012 at 9:58 ambuy one too, frannie!! comes in different colors!! suuuperr cute!! <3 Greenbelt 4 π
December 3, 2012 at 11:11 amhi! just chanced upon your blog early today as i was looking up salon de ning and i read some of your family-related entries! :)i'm now nearing the end of the calendar-age and yet, both my parents still, to the best of their abilities, do their best to show their love and care always. so i can fully relate to and understand how you are with your children. :)maybe some parents do not have the resources to always buy material things for their kids but i know that there are a lot of folks out there, such as mine and you guys, who will give an arm and leg for their children.kudos to you and happy holidays to your family! π
December 6, 2012 at 8:39 amthank you so much for your very kind words, Frig! π We are indeed blessed to have parents who always have our best interests at heart. My numbers are also beyond the calendar already but my mom still tales care of me as if I were a wee child! ;))I hope my post on SDN was helpful.. π
December 6, 2012 at 2:50 pmYou are a generous mom! Love the gifts you gave your kids ; ) May haters ka na??? That means only one thing, SIKAT ka na ; pxoxoMrsMartinez
December 7, 2012 at 5:59 am