I remember one Christmas we gave my daughter several empty large boxes. I swear that was the happiest she's ever been at Christmas. If only it were that simple still.View attachment 151082
My youngest playing with a big cardboard box! He was carrying it everywhere around the house lol
Yeah I miss those days! I remember when my dad bought my mom a new refrigerator for Christmas and we got to play with the box. We turned it into a big car and drove it all over the house by pushing it! It was a blast! Now my 8yr old is asking for a phone and VR headset for ChristmasI remember one Christmas we gave my daughter several empty large boxes. I swear that was the happiest she's ever been at Christmas. If only it were that simple still.
This year we are sticking to the 4 things platform for our kids. SO far it's the cheapest we've done in a long time. 1 thing they want, 1 thing they need, 1 thing they wear, 1 thing they read.Yeah I miss those days! I remember when my dad bought my mom a new refrigerator for Christmas and we got to play with the box. We turned it into a big car and drove it all over the house by pushing it! It was a blast! Now my 8yr old is asking for a phone and VR headset for Christmas
I like that idea! I’ll start that for next year for my boys!This year we are sticking to the 4 things platform for our kids. SO far it's the cheapest we've done in a long time. 1 thing they want, 1 thing they need, 1 thing they wear, 1 thing they read.
Some of these can be combined. For instance. My son put a watch in the need category and a book for school in the need. Well the watch also goes in wear and the book for school covers the read. so right off 2 of the 4 come from his need. the want is a new game controller and we'll get the 4th from the need category.
Christmas here will be light this year. Our cars engine blew so we had to buy a new one unexpectedly. Cost us $4k to fix them we traded it in right away for a new car. Surprisingly now our car payment is a little over $100 cheaper so it’s saving us money! We also are saving up for our own place (again since all the money went to the car).He also got a car right before his 18th birthday in November so he knows Christmas will be light for him.
Don't. They will. Not now, but they will. I wish I'd gone much more simple with my kids.I feel bad for my kids, but I know they’ll understand.
I'll never buy them for my house. Lol. Counted out 60 bushes I pruned. Then had to help clean up to keep up because the people had to get in the doors.That's a lot a roses!
i have 2, and they get cut back to 6 inch stubs every july (depth of winter)I'll never buy them for my house. Lol. Counted out 60 bushes I pruned. Then had to help clean up to keep up because the people had to get in the doors.
Yea we're cleaning up for winter pine needles. Gotta pretty up for the new year. Loli have 2, and they get cut back to 6 inch stubs every july (depth of winter)
Thank you love! Almost 5 years ago... my babies aged me lolAwww! Beautiful!
Thank you love! Almost 5 years ago... my babies aged me lol
Can’t wait for that! LolIt happens, but when they’re a bit older you’ll get to relax a bit more.
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my boys today! Rylen (the oldest) Tobias (the youngest)
Thank you! I think it looks like a ying yang symbol lolThe second picture is amazing.
Beautiful!
Thank you! I think it looks like a ying yang symbol lol
Thank you! And they do! They adore eachother!! Toby always gets sad when ry has to go back to his dadsIt does! They’re really beautiful kids. And it looks like they love each other so much.
Thank you! And they do! They adore eachother!! Toby always gets sad when ry has to go back to his dads
Thanks love! Little Tobias lives with me and his dad, but my son Rylen lives with his dad and comes over to visit on weekends. He lives in PA, while I live in NJ, so it’s hard.They are a real blessing and I hope you get to be with them more. If they’re that close, they’d love being together. And I know you’re a great mom. (I just know!! )
Thanks love! Little Tobias lives with me and his dad, but my son Rylen lives with his dad and comes over to visit on weekends. He lives in PA, while I live in NJ, so it’s hard.
Yeah! They adore eachother! My ex and I have 50/50 custody, but I get all weekends since rys school is in PA and it’s hard for us to see eachother during the week when he has homework and whatnot.They must look forward to seeing each other so much! Plus, they’ll have each other’s backs when they’re older. :bear hug:
You really think so? I think he looks more like his daddyHe’s so like you!
You really think so? I think he looks more like his daddy
Absolutely beautiful!!
Solano today
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This was around June this year when I was out on delivery.... I can only think this is what happens when you don't take care of your landscaper... Sorry for it being an oldie but I laugh every time I see it....