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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is a very optimistic view. I hope you are right. [/quote]

It’s definitely true in our house. The week or two post Christmas and birthdays is always kind of blissful because there is always something novel available. I shop fir gifts with this in mind. We will buy off their wishlist (within reason, no ponies) but then I assess and make sure they are getting a good mix of things that will engage them in a variety of ways. Like gifts always include fun new markers/crayons/colored pencils and paper, and sometimes an art or craft book. Always a new puzzle and often a new game. Always one “builder toy” usually to supplement an existing but sometimes to level up. Books, a few new yoto cards, and then an item or two to support a hobby or interest area (new sheet music for the musician, some baking tools for the baker).

I really look forward to kids opening gifts, partly because it just makes them happy, but also partly selfishly because I know it will distract/engage/delight them for a bit and I’ll get a little break.[/quote]

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