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[quote=Anonymous]Different families have different attitudes and traditions about gift giving. Growing up, my grandparents always checked in with my mom. Logistically, it made sense. The year I was asking for ice skates, my mom talked it over with my grandparents -- "Anna's really been wanting a pair of skates, but she's also asking for a doll. Would you like to give her either of those?" My grandparents wanted ideas and they wanted to buy me something that I liked and wanted. My husband's grandparents just bought him whatever they thought their grandkids should have. There was no discussion.

There isn't a right or wrong way to this. Both families approach it differently, even now. My mom checks in with me about what the kids need or want, then she does her shopping. My husband's parents just buy whatever they (the grandparents) want to give them. I'll admit, I like my mom's way better. Our finances are pretty tight, and with my mom checking in, we'll be sure to get things the kids could really use.

Just use this as a learning experience. Down the road, if there's something special you want to buy your kid, make it known to the grandparents far in advance. But I agree with the other posters who say that you're lucky that your kids are getting presents from the grandparents. [/quote]

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