No worries though...Levi is not entirely deprived. Sunday we had a special, family present party. This little outdoor bash was just what our day needed...
Cars and trucks (of course), a race track play mat made by mommy, wooden puzzles, fire truck jambies, a set of blocks, and books were wrapped up under brown paper and ribbon. It was just exactly enough...not too many and not too few.
I LOVE IT! Especially because I'm one of those horrible mommies too. What cute picture and some fun looking toys. That race track mat looks especially adorable!
ReplyDeleteLOVE THAT PLAYMAT.
ReplyDeleteOk girl for real you could start up a lil etsy shop and make a lil coin on the side!
Thanks gals! Y'all are so sweet!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute playmat! Well done Mommy!
ReplyDeleteYou are one amazing mommy. I can't believe you made that. Lucky little dude!
ReplyDeleteyour raising him to appreciate things other then the give me's thats wonderful. You two are always os happy he is certainly not deprived, he is having an amazing childhood.
ReplyDeleteyou could always do parties where the guest bring caned goods then donate to the food bank , or some other type of cahrity . Folks alaywas want to give.
He looks very keen on his gifts, and why shouldn't he? The play mat looks great!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday little man!
Love that race track playmat! Is there a tutorial in the future? Hint-hint! :)
ReplyDeleteI also requested "no gifts" for Millie's little birthday get-together over the summer. I know some people don't like that, but she really just wanted to enjoy the day with some friends, and there was honestly nothing she needed.
Hannah,
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to know that it's possible to still request no presents when they are older. I've been wondering how long I could get away with it.
And, I'll try to work up a tute for the playmat. I didn't take many pics, but I could probably make another one for a friend and document as I go.
~Madeline
The play mat is super cute, do make up a tute, do.
ReplyDeleteOH And don't stress about the no present thing I've seen kids crying by the end of present opening because they were so over whelmed. we usually get relatives to put in for something really wanted or needed rather than fill the house with piles of plasticy toys.
I'm the same way! No one listens, so we now ask they limit them to two presents each during Christmas and 3 on birthday's.
ReplyDeleteHappy belated!
Nell
What perfect gifts...I lean towards the *no gifting* request too...preferring the company of those we love.
ReplyDeleteI adore those sensory/sound blocks and have been so close to buying some for my own little ones many times!!