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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 329057" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>The grandkids here had a nice xmas although actually their parents toned it down a few notches this year realizing they had gotten carried away in years past. lol This year parents focused more on what the kids really wanted and would enjoy rather than what the parents wanted to give them. Which is such a good thing. easy child, bless her heart, could smother Darrin in toys he really didn't ever play with.</p><p></p><p>We went to easy child's for dinner. Darrin met me at the door with HIS present to Nana. Pride shone in his eyes and face. I had to be very careful not to hurt his feelings when I explained I would have to open it with all the other gifts. Cuz he chose this gift himself and wrapped it himself.....and you could so tell it. lmao!</p><p></p><p>Darrin had a soldier xmas. This boy is major into the military so much it makes me wonder. All of the males in husband's family are West Point grads...tradition that stopped with husband's generation. Darrin exclaimed when he opened the rifle I'd gotten him that OMG he finally got what he'd always wanted. lol </p><p></p><p>Aubrey got a dress up and artsy xmas. She is into both big time. She just got her ears pierced a few weeks ago. Her big present was an esle (sp) and Nichole found books and supplies that won't stain the carpet/walls. But Nana got her a bucket o' plastic jungle animals and I thought she was gonna explode!!! She was not going to open more presents and wanted only to play with her animals. lol </p><p></p><p>And Brandon refused to open a single present. But he did like them once they were open and out of the box. lol First kid I've ever been around that didn't play with the boxes and wrapping paper.</p><p></p><p>Best 20 bucks I ever spent.</p><p></p><p>But that present I mentioned from Darrin.........nearly had me in tears. He sat with me when I opened it......which was really hard because he glued the wrapping paper on. <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/Graemlins/rofl.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":rofl:" title="rofl :rofl:" data-shortname=":rofl:" /> The present he had chosen for me was his much beloved crayon tin (Lionel Trains). He eagerly waited for my response. The rest of the family (except easy child) didn't understand and started to poke fun at him. When I told him that he had given me the perfect gift cuz he knows how much his Nana likes to collect tins! Little guy just about popped out of his skin with pride. Meanwhile Nana was fighting back those happy tears. Reminded me of a very tender moment with my own much beloved grandmother when I'd spent hours in a store with a whole dollar searching for the perfect gift for her....and her beaming smile when she opened it. She treasured those dime store earrings until the day she passed away. Darrin's old crayon tin is sitting in a place of honor this evening in my livingroom. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> Took a few moments for the rest of the family to "get" the meaning behind Darrin"s very thoughtful gift. But I'll treasure it forever.</p><p></p><p>Surprisingly, Aubrey was in no way a difficult child today. She was sweetness and light and full of please and thank yous that she really meant. She had just as eagerly waited easy child to open a pair of earrings she had chosen just for her....... </p><p></p><p>Turned into a rather special xmas with Darrin and Aubrey both old enough to participate in gift giving this year. And was so nice to see how carefully they chose the presents for those they'd decided to give to.</p><p></p><p>It wasn't about money. It wasn't about stuff. It wasn't about what he got or she got. It was about finding that perfect gift to make someone smile from their heart. Awesome!! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 329057, member: 84"] The grandkids here had a nice xmas although actually their parents toned it down a few notches this year realizing they had gotten carried away in years past. lol This year parents focused more on what the kids really wanted and would enjoy rather than what the parents wanted to give them. Which is such a good thing. easy child, bless her heart, could smother Darrin in toys he really didn't ever play with. We went to easy child's for dinner. Darrin met me at the door with HIS present to Nana. Pride shone in his eyes and face. I had to be very careful not to hurt his feelings when I explained I would have to open it with all the other gifts. Cuz he chose this gift himself and wrapped it himself.....and you could so tell it. lmao! Darrin had a soldier xmas. This boy is major into the military so much it makes me wonder. All of the males in husband's family are West Point grads...tradition that stopped with husband's generation. Darrin exclaimed when he opened the rifle I'd gotten him that OMG he finally got what he'd always wanted. lol Aubrey got a dress up and artsy xmas. She is into both big time. She just got her ears pierced a few weeks ago. Her big present was an esle (sp) and Nichole found books and supplies that won't stain the carpet/walls. But Nana got her a bucket o' plastic jungle animals and I thought she was gonna explode!!! She was not going to open more presents and wanted only to play with her animals. lol And Brandon refused to open a single present. But he did like them once they were open and out of the box. lol First kid I've ever been around that didn't play with the boxes and wrapping paper. Best 20 bucks I ever spent. But that present I mentioned from Darrin.........nearly had me in tears. He sat with me when I opened it......which was really hard because he glued the wrapping paper on. :rofl: The present he had chosen for me was his much beloved crayon tin (Lionel Trains). He eagerly waited for my response. The rest of the family (except easy child) didn't understand and started to poke fun at him. When I told him that he had given me the perfect gift cuz he knows how much his Nana likes to collect tins! Little guy just about popped out of his skin with pride. Meanwhile Nana was fighting back those happy tears. Reminded me of a very tender moment with my own much beloved grandmother when I'd spent hours in a store with a whole dollar searching for the perfect gift for her....and her beaming smile when she opened it. She treasured those dime store earrings until the day she passed away. Darrin's old crayon tin is sitting in a place of honor this evening in my livingroom. :D Took a few moments for the rest of the family to "get" the meaning behind Darrin"s very thoughtful gift. But I'll treasure it forever. Surprisingly, Aubrey was in no way a difficult child today. She was sweetness and light and full of please and thank yous that she really meant. She had just as eagerly waited easy child to open a pair of earrings she had chosen just for her....... Turned into a rather special xmas with Darrin and Aubrey both old enough to participate in gift giving this year. And was so nice to see how carefully they chose the presents for those they'd decided to give to. It wasn't about money. It wasn't about stuff. It wasn't about what he got or she got. It was about finding that perfect gift to make someone smile from their heart. Awesome!! :) [/QUOTE]
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