The night before we left for Utah, we decided to let the girls open their gifts from each other. They use their very own money to buy their presents and we try to encourage them to pick something out on their own with real thought for the recipient. As they get a little older it becomes easier to do this. We wanted their gift exchange to be special and not get mixed in with all the other commotion....which is why we decided to do it on a separate night. I love when they really think outside themselves and are more excited to give that special something.....
It is better to give than receive can be a hard concept for kids to grasp...some more than others;) But when they do it is the BEST!!
Okay...here these two were just humoring me. Turned out to be quite the shot!!
They really do love each other...even if they do address their gifts to
one another like this:) Can't you just feel the heart behind that?
We have not set a dollar limit yet, right now they just do what they feel they can spend. The important thing is that they are learning to give. Their gifts this year included: LEGO building book and Wreck it Journal [from Bailee], Scarf w/ Fuzzy socks and Friend LEGO set [from Karsyn], and EOS with headband and EOS with Pokemon cards [from Emmrey]
That is so sweet, looks like they did pretty good!
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