Do you "suggest" what they want for Xmas?

ArcticFox

My daughter has a bunch of toys that she really wants for Christmas, but have you ever sort of helped them along with what they want?

For example, DD was laying her bear down on the couch this morning with a blanket on him because "he was sick" (but I didn't say anything).  I almost said "bear looks like he needs his own bed" because we are getting DD a really nice doll bed for Xmas.

She does see toys she likes in the store and I have said "be sure to ask Santa" but she already wanted it (like she saw a furreal dog and begged me for it).

MammaBear81

I have the kids "make a list" of what they want, and they choose the top five things to send in their letter to Santa (this will be the first year for the 2 year old).  We take them to a few stores (toy store, book store, etc) but I do "point things out" that they might like, but in the end it's up to them if it goes on the list. They end up getting 3 out of 5 presents (santa's choice) so if there is anything on there I really DON'T want them to have they won't get it.... I haven't really had that problem though

Read2Me

I have offered a few suggestions but Eva is dead set that all she wants from Santa is a floor lamp.  She gets quite upset if I talk about him possibly bringing her anything else (on top of the lamp, of course).  She is either going to be pleasantly surprised on Christmas morning or really pissed that Santa brought her more than just a floor lamp!

VTbride05

Will Eva get the floor lamp?

 

Haha! Henry only wants spaghetti!  I have no idea why!

DS is only getting a few things this year and I am pretty sure that he will love them (train table and tent for big things, small things like books and paint and cars). He is pretty easy going.

Pesky

Yes and no.  I have suggested things that I know she will like.  She comes up with her own stuff -- like anything Tangled right now.  So I mix.

MammaBear81

Read2Me:

I have offered a few suggestions but Eva is dead set that all she wants from Santa is a floor lamp.  She gets quite upset if I talk about him possibly bringing her anything else (on top of the lamp, of course).  She is either going to be pleasantly surprised on Christmas morning or really pissed that Santa brought her more than just a floor lamp!

 

That is so funny! very cute

Lithigin

DD doesn't have a say, and it bugs me when adults ask her what she wants for Christmas. I  might feel differently in future years, but for now, she isn't want-y and is thrilled with whatever she receives, whether it's surprise stickers or new gloves or whatever. I expect her to love what we picked for Christmas and at what our family gets her.

 

I'm curious; is it fun for you that do lists to have them think of things together with you, or do they already want things and does it add pressure if you don't want them to have those things? Maybe I'm unfun, but I don't buy her and don't want her having electronic, light up, computerized, or character/branded stuff, which is why I don't really want her having a say. I choose things that I want her to have. Sounds totally dictatorial when I type it out, but I believe in the things we do buy her!