This is the first year my 3 1/2 year old understands the idea of Santa and Christmas presents. It is really important to me to keep the wonder of Christmas going for her. The problem is , there is only one gift she has asked Santa for...Butterscotch Pony.
It runs about $250.00 and we just can't afford it. We have gently tried to nudge her toward other gifts but it's the only thing she seems to want.
How do you explain to a three year old that Santa can't afford a certain gift without tarnishing the magic?
I know Christmas shouldn't be just about the gifts, and in our house it's also celebrated as the birthday of Jesus with a cake and special readings from the bible. But we enjoy celebrating the Santa stuff too.
No mean answers please!
2007-12-12 02:27:18 · 12 answers · asked by nailgal2005 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I think the best bet would be to say that Santa's elves don't make that. My parents did something similar. When I asked for something, they would tell me whether Santa's elves could make it or not. I had a habit of asking for special customized toys that I dreamed up, like a toy garbage truck that had a real mechanical trash-crusher in back. They would simply tell me, "That's not one of the things the elves can make this year," and I'd be disappointed but okay with it.
2007-12-12 02:37:37 · answer #1 · answered by CST 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
This should be a wake-up call. Ignore the amount involved even though I know it's hard because it is horrendous. (Talk about the commercialization of Christmas!) The real problem is that you are not an equal partner in your marriage. You don't say if you are a stay-at-home mom. In my opinion that's a full-time job. But even if you are, it seems that your husband doesn't think that your contribution entitles you to an equal vote. I was in the same situation while raising our children. We are now divorced. I went back to school and I am applying to a doctoral program because I promised myself that I would never be so dependent again. Get a job, or get a degree then get a job. It will promote a healthy balance of power in your marriage. And if your marriage ends up not working out, you will be glad that you did.
2016-04-08 22:39:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just say that Santa has to a lot of people he gets gifts for and also has to still take care of his family. If he would spend that much on just one gift, then some others kids might not be able to get gifts also.
2007-12-12 03:13:38 · answer #3 · answered by Leff_NutZ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My older daughter was able to read by the age of three.
What I'm saying is this-we always underestimate the abilities of young children to learn and understand.
Sit down with your child and begin first by explaining the meaning of X'mas with her. Go on from there.
You and your husband will never disappoint your child if you always have her best interests at heart.
Merry X'mas and in the true spirit of the season spread the good cheer all around!
Regards, pat.
2007-12-12 02:57:17 · answer #4 · answered by Pat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her that Santa told you he has something special in store for her, that she will like even better than the pony!
Throw in that you will get her the pony another time ( she will most likely forget about it, or at least give you a chance to save up for it!)
Don't think she will be disapointed on x mas, having Santa speak directly to you about something special coming for her should be enough to make her smile!
If you HAVE to, have someone dress up as Santa and come to your house for her, the thrill of having the big man himself at her house to visit may make her happy as well.
Good Luck!
2007-12-12 02:55:35 · answer #5 · answered by Mother anne 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
find a mini replica or even something completely different. since she is 3 1/2 she will like anything santa gets her.
2007-12-12 02:42:05 · answer #6 · answered by Jenn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell her Santa only had so many of those ponies and there were some less fortunate children that asked for that too. So Santa gave it to the less fortunate kids.
2007-12-12 02:38:52 · answer #7 · answered by senorrobertoe 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they run quiet cheap on ebay ( a buy it now price of 25$ i saw). Go to ebay any type in Butterscotch Pony. you would need to set up a ebay account and most likey a paypal account. Or, you could set something like a ride on a real horse/pony.
2007-12-12 02:38:09 · answer #8 · answered by M 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Santa has a budget, that is strictly followed. Tell her she needs to pick other substitute toys.
2007-12-12 02:35:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't it is not necessary, just do what you can do, they will be happy with whatever they get, after all Santa's list is very long, even he is on a budget
2007-12-12 03:15:01 · answer #10 · answered by melissa s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋