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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’ll suggest that maybe instead of a phone call to thank them for the gifts they send, send them written thank yous and drawings *from your kids,* also plastered generously with all those stickers they got.  Include photos of the kids playing with the toys or wearing the clothes.

Then they may stop asking about the gifts because they’ll have the physical evidence in their own home. They can then bring up the lovely picture your DD sent them and how they liked it so much they put it up on the refrigerator so they can see it every day.

If it’s too much work for you, have your DH do it.  [/quote]

DP. This is [b]too much work for the kids[/b], especially in response to gifts that weren't wanted in the first place. You don't get to ignore people's requests to receive fewer gifts and then get mad that they aren't sufficiently grateful.[/quote]

Most five year olds love to draw and paint. They’re learning how to write and love to practice. Using crayons, markers, pencils and paintbrushes are good for developing their fine motor skills. OP can take any drawn picture laying around, any artwork from school, and either have DD write “Thank you Grandma!” on it if she’s able or just write it herself and mail it.  You’ll be fostering the connection between grandchild and grandparent and teaching your kids social skills — like how to say thank you.  When is a good time to begin?  [/quote]

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