He is coming very early in the AM to get our sons. He will bring them home around 6pm. They will be able to open their gifts under the tree that "Santa" dropped off. But they will be getting dressed immediately for his pick up.
My oldest son is 12 and knows Santa doesn't exist. My 8 year old still believes.
Would it be tacky to have a one to two gifts from MOM which I could let them open on X-mas eve so they have time to enjoy it?
Or just wait until they get home X-mas night to enjoy all of their gifts?
This is my very first time without them. . . We were married 10 years and together 4 years before that.
2007-12-06 10:31:39 · 22 answers · asked by Miss Kelly 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
nothing worng with letting them open a few gifts on christmas eve. heck we did that when I was a kid and my parents wasnt divorced.
plus it dont matter if you open presents christmas morning or in the after noon. its all about spending time with the ones you love. thats the true meaning of christmas not the presents but to spend time with your love ones. sad that everyone thinks of only presents even my wife is like this. she is always asking what I want for christmas. I tell here I will get my gift on christmas morning when I see my sons eyes light up seeing all the gifts for him to open. thats a priceless gift I could ever get and wouldnt trade it for anything in the world.
2007-12-06 12:35:21 · answer #1 · answered by Jecht 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even before my divorce, my children always got presents from Santa AND mommy & daddy. So now that I'm divorced, I will continue that tradition sans the daddy. My girls will leave me at 2pm Christmas Day this year....my first Christmas without them too.
I think I'm going to let them open a few (maybe even all the ones from me) on Christmas Eve so they can enjoy them before they leave, especially since they won't be back until Jan 6. They'll get all their Santa stuff on Christmas morning.
I hope this helps. I hope that you have a very Merry Christmas, and make sure you spend the day with someone. I know it will be tough, and being with people you care about will help a little bit.
take care
2007-12-06 10:41:28 · answer #2 · answered by Cutemommy 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just wait and let them open their presents after he brings them back to your home. If he is bringing them back to you at 6pm just do it in the evening, maybe even start a new tradition and make it part of a "Christmas Slumber Party" for you and your kids. Get them bathed and in their pajamas make some of their favorite foods, let them tell you about their day with dad, and then let them open the gifts from you.
2007-12-06 11:09:17 · answer #3 · answered by princess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just how early is he coming to get them and does he even care about them? I mean who takes the kids so early they do not have time to open the presents where they are before being rushed off to another place. Makes no sense to me. I would let them open a couple from mommy to enjoy christmas eve if they wake up early enough to open a couple from santa let 'em they will appreciate it and if not just let them know that when they get home they will have all those presents to open and enjoy. good luck i know its hard.
2007-12-06 10:41:10 · answer #4 · answered by fantasy gal 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yeah, have them do Christmas with you Christmas Eve then Santa in the morning. That way they get to enjoy opening presents with you and dad.
2007-12-06 10:45:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would not be tacky if there was 1-2 gifts from mom. I know what you feel like. It is tough not to have your children with you on the holidays. Just remember, it's only one day.. They will have plenty of time to enjoy their gifts from Santa.
More importantly, be there in the moment. Cherish the time and memories you will have from this Christmas.
Best wishes..
2007-12-06 10:43:55 · answer #6 · answered by Caligirl 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I really feel for you cause I know that sharing the holidays with our family is so very special. Especially, with our children. I would give them one to open for Xmas Eve, and the rest on their return. Let them know you will be thinking of them, and try to surround yourself w/friends. Also, ask the father to bring them back early, so you can enjoy them too. Lay the law down!
2007-12-06 10:58:58 · answer #7 · answered by Resa_41 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course it would be ok to have some gifts from mom. My parents always did this, that way our tree had gifts under it before christmas eve when sants put his there. That way you are extending the holiday a little too, thats always fun.
2007-12-06 10:43:07 · answer #8 · answered by replexgirl 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go ahead what can it hurt, you are doing nothing wrong tell them santa will be there on the 25 this is a going way gift.... They will find out that santa does not real soon anyway
2007-12-06 10:47:09 · answer #9 · answered by jford 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I understand it's going to be difficult for you to be without them for the day, but you'll be OK. As for the gifts, why don't you heighten the anticipation of your gifts by waiting until Jan. 6? Seriously. That's the day that the wise men found the Christ child and the day that Latin Americans traditionally used for exchanging gifts.
As for yourself, if you have nothing planned, may I suggest you go to church and sing those lovely traditional Christmas hymns. Soup kitchen always need volunteers to help feed those less fortunate than we are. Don't sit at home alone, woman!
2007-12-06 10:50:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋