Just like last year we had a great plan.
Just one gift each from us.
Stockings come from Santa and there is always
a little toy of some kind in there as well,
but only one gift from us parents.
We decided this last year because
Christmas math at our house is exponential.
Here's the math per kid!
1 parent gift + 1 Santa gift = 2
2 + 5 gifts from grandparents =7
(this number is high due to
great grandparents who love
our kids so unconditionally!)
7 + 5 uncle/auntie gifts = 12
12 + 2 cousin gifts = 14
14 + 3 sibling gifts = 17
17 + Pj's and Dresses/ties = 19
19 gifts each X 4 kids = 76
76 is a TON!
That's not counting nice
extras that sometimes happen.
Like Work Parties, for the past two years
Shane's company has held a Christmas party
where Santa comes and each kid gets a gift.
(not just a candy cane!)
Add in gifts that we share, like sleds,
family games, etc.
And we have also been benefactors of some
great anonymous drops.
Which have included Amazing gifts for our kids!
Before we know what's happening our house is
overflowing with new awesome stuff.
(not just for kids either - Shane and I also feel
blessed and spoiled every year!)
So despite our intentions our Tree always looks
like this on Christmas Eve!
It is AMAZING!
haha its like a big hug for the tree - with no escape!
We always feel so blessed and our tree
can hardly contain all the gifts!
Our hearts are always full, and we hope
the other trees that we contribute to also
feel cluttered and hugged!
haha its like a big hug for the tree - with no escape!
We always feel so blessed and our tree
can hardly contain all the gifts!
Our hearts are always full, and we hope
the other trees that we contribute to also
feel cluttered and hugged!
