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[quote=Anonymous][quote=maril332][quote=Anonymous]Thanks! The one thing I don't want to do is say that the trip is from Santa because I am trying hard to teach him about money [b]and how hard we have to work to earn it and this trip is so expensive.[/b] I just want him to appreciate why we are not able to go that often not because I'm trying to brag to my six year old that we paid and not him! I like the idea of a letter from Santa before-hand and maybe I'll give some small things to my inlaws to come and place by our fireplace while we are gone.
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Make this subtle. I remember being the kid who's mom would say "this costs _____ and do you know how much I have to work to get this for you?" it isn't a good feeling to be 6 and feel that you are a burden because you cost money.

Not saying you would do this OP, just an observation. [/quote]

Thanks-I totally understand and my parents did that too! I just talk to him about it so that he has the concept that we work hard and get to do xyz but learning to appreciate, etc. We went last year and did not plan to go back so soon but friends are going and the age difference is large and this would be the last perfect window for them to all enjoy being together there before the kids are off to college, etc. I had told him it would be three years until we went back and now its only 15 months later we are returning.[/quote]

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