~~~since my two children were little ,,, I always gave them an etch a sketch and a slinky (along with other gifts) for Christmas every year,,,like my own little tradition,,,, now my son is in his early twenties,,,, is it stupid or silly of me to still give him a Slinky (theres a $100.00 bill inside the slinky in the box. Or am I makeing a fool out of my self,,,?? I just want to keep some type of motherly tradition,,,,and I thought the Slinky with the $100.00 would be ok?
2006-12-16 12:45:40 · 10 answers · asked by ~~Penny~~ 5 in Games & Recreation ➔ Toys
I think it is sentimental and precious. Even if it doesnt mean much to him, the slinky that is, deep down, it will mean something to you. People dont like to admit that, but when people give gifts, they always mean something for the giver too. Even if what the giver is getting is seeing a smile. So give yourself something, carry on the tradition. Who knows, he may pass it down to his kids too.
P.S. thank you for reminding me of the Jim Carry movie (Ace Ventura) when he set the slinky off down those huge stairs at the place where the monks (?) lived.
Also, a joke for you that I have always enjoyed:
Some people are like slinkies... not really good for anything, but sure fun to watch falling down the stairs!
(I disagree though, slinkys are fun and you just made me want to go out and buy one... It has been ages so it'll make me feel like a kid again!)
sammie
2006-12-16 12:56:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the thought that counts. Other people may think it is silly. I say go ahead and do the slinky with the 100.00 in it. And them maybe when your son or daughter have their children then that willgive them an idea that they should go on with the family tradition.
2006-12-16 13:25:58 · answer #2 · answered by hotblacanesemama 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hell No, He May Think Its A Little Lame But Its Tradition, And $100 Go For It Mom!
2006-12-16 12:48:42 · answer #3 · answered by joshwhitaker617 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't you think 20 slinkies is enough by now?
I guess if you put a cheap one in his stocking it might be funny.
just don't expect him to actually enjoy a slinky.
2006-12-16 12:50:41 · answer #4 · answered by Ha! Invisible! 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Canyou be my mom, I want a slinky too.
2006-12-16 12:59:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think its cool. Im twenty and it just shows you have a fun side. its better than an envolope with the money. And its tradition so he'll understand it
2006-12-16 12:48:43 · answer #6 · answered by Jaime 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup. i say go for it. he'll find it very sweet if he finds another slinky there, and even sweeter when he found out you snuck $100 in there. kaching! :D
2006-12-16 20:27:20 · answer #7 · answered by freakazoid17 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's cool and I think he will too. I got son a Micky Mouse watch when he was older and he loved it.
I'd say go for it!!
Merry Christmas
2006-12-16 12:48:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its a good thing....keep the tradittion!
2006-12-16 12:49:16 · answer #9 · answered by Muhshell(: 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very sweet
2006-12-16 12:48:37 · answer #10 · answered by Abbas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋