2006-11-08 04:46:14 · 10 answers · asked by southernfancymom 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Hmm...Since I can't fathom spending this much, I can't really judge for your situation. Just keep in mind that as they get older, their wants and Christmas list wishes will get longer, and more expensive. Don't set yourself up to upset them in future years. Teach them now that they can't have everything that they want, and to appreciate what they do get.
As for the five year old, this is perfect timing to get her excited about reading. Along with what you decide to get her, buy her a few books, and promise to give her one on one time reading without the baby. This will give her more meaningful, and longer lasting memories than $1600 worth of stuff that they will outgrow by next year. Donate some of that to charity, and involve your older daughter in this. Give her the excitement of helping others.
Good luck, and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
2006-11-08 05:02:06 · answer #1 · answered by BossMama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you ask? Are you plagued with guilt? Does your checking account suffer because of spending this amount? If you answer yes to either of those questions then the answer is yes. But, only you know the needs and wants of your children. No one else can make that decision. If it is within your means and no one suffers then it's your decision and not to be brought into question by others. I hope you have learned to live within your means and are not stretching a budget to provide such things for children so young. If so, you will continue to repeat a pattern, pass along bad habits and face serious financial woes down the road. So take a moment to look at your situation and see if the purchase was within your means and why did you spend what you did. I trust you were buying out of necessity and not out of some lack in your own life that you are trying to fill. The best gift you can give your children is a whole mother who loves them unconditionally and understands & provides boundries.
2006-11-08 12:53:07 · answer #2 · answered by Catie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why have people gotten away from the true meaning of Christmas? I think that if you are questioning this you must be feeling some guilt. I personally feel this is a bit excessive even if you are rich. or you just saying this to get people to notice you? Do you feel you need the attention from others? Are you trying to buy your children's love? If so this is wrong and you need to think about these things. Christmas is suppose to be about celbrating the Birth of Jesus and not about all these presents. You should consider taking the all, but just a little bit of that money and given it to a family that could really use it. There are better things at this time of the year to spend it on than toys for your kids. If you spent this much money on your girls then you have plenty to share with others in need. I suggest you do some soul searching and stop being selfish and feeling like you have to buy these things for your girls for them to be happy. I fear for you when they get to be the age that they have to support themselves. Can you say Veruca from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
2006-11-08 14:16:08 · answer #3 · answered by hehmommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lady, you must be out of your tree! Or your related to my ex wife whom I have dubbed, "Gold Digger". How could you spend so much money on such young kids? Try spending some of it on yourself, your husband, and give some to the poor! Holey Sh-t! I just can't believe some one would actually spend that kind of amount on their kids, especially if they are that young!
2006-11-08 13:01:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
people who overspend are generally over compensating for something.
if you have the money to spend then don't worry but if you don't have it and will be paying for it for a long time then take it back and give meaningful loving gifts
2006-11-08 12:58:56 · answer #5 · answered by Mr Rogers best friend 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that is terrible, take the stuff back. Material stuff is ok but what they need is time with you which you cannot put a price on. If you are spoiling them that badly, watch out when they are older.
2006-11-08 12:54:46 · answer #6 · answered by Patricia S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well if the budget allows for $50,000 of Christmas shopping than no its not enough
2006-11-08 13:41:21 · answer #7 · answered by ﺸÐïåMóñdÐôññåﺸ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have the money to spend that's fine but if it's hurting your checking account I wouldn't do it
2006-11-08 12:57:23 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well, I must say that does sound like a ridiculous amount of money.......but if you have it......
2006-11-08 12:52:02 · answer #9 · answered by Wild seed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
money can't buy love
2006-11-08 12:54:23 · answer #10 · answered by Violet Pearl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋