You’re well past the stage of quote I want and quote. What she got she and her husband included a coffee Advent calendar, a licorice advent calendar, an advent calendar cat toys for my grand cat. And still to come is a bunch of Vermont charcuterie goodies to eat on Christmas Eve or whatever they choose. Cheese and me and good stuff. I pride myself in being able to find something good and usually something silly. The silly I will keep until I see her next time since they are not coming down until spring this year
@phendrick Hinted? Mine told me once she wish she had been adopted by a rich family (I adopted her at an older age, this exchange happened when she was a teen) because then she’d have everything she wanted. I no longer remember what triggered that comment (other than I likely wouldn’t buy her something or give her money for something) but this kid had a serious case of the “I wants”. I told her to get a job; I heard a rumor they gave you money. That got me the kind of dark look of “if looks could kill” kind of scowl that only a teen can give. And no. She did not get a job.
The oldest wants a Nothing Phone (3) and the youngest wants an African grey parrot. I know those without needing to ask. When I asked the middle one he said he wants some stuff but can’t remember what right now.
@algae1221
/showme An African Grey Parrot using a smart phone called a “Nothing Phone”. Two kids are looking at the African Grey Parrot adoringly and a third kid is staring off into the distance. Sad parent is in the background counting pennies.
Mine are all grownups now and my one and only grandson said ‘nothing really’, he’ s 15! Me, myself and I would love to get a puppy! Need to get a service dog to help open doors and retrieve dropped items. Hard to train an adoptee from the pound for this type of job. A lab or one of those fancy doodle types would be great just don’t have lots extras cash. So Santa that’s my Christmas wish!
@cfg83 yep my cat want one nearly hourly, he will settle with his tail being stroked, scratching behind the ears/ under the jaw. & if possible a belly rubs/ scratch.
Mine wants something at work which is still in the process of happening. If all goes as planned, she’ll be changing jobs within the company, stepping up.
I have a kid?
I don’t have any kids.
@cengland0 Neither do I!
Trains. Lots of trains. He’s three so everything is trains right now.
@NickFerg
/showme a house full of toy trains running on the floor EVERYWHERE.
There should be a no kids option. Seriously.
@heartny I took it as “my inner kid”
they are in their 40s now, so low expectations!
@chienfou
I never had any kids… So Let’s move on!
The kid in me wants the latest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. Does that shameless plug advertising get me one?
I’m guessing a new(er) iPhone. Honestly, she’s kept this one in decent shape for 4 years, it might be time…
Plane ticket to Ohio.
You’re well past the stage of quote I want and quote. What she got she and her husband included a coffee Advent calendar, a licorice advent calendar, an advent calendar cat toys for my grand cat. And still to come is a bunch of Vermont charcuterie goodies to eat on Christmas Eve or whatever they choose. Cheese and me and good stuff. I pride myself in being able to find something good and usually something silly. The silly I will keep until I see her next time since they are not coming down until spring this year
My kid hinted he wanted a richer parent for Christmas.
@phendrick Hinted?
Mine told me once she wish she had been adopted by a rich family (I adopted her at an older age, this exchange happened when she was a teen) because then she’d have everything she wanted. I no longer remember what triggered that comment (other than I likely wouldn’t buy her something or give her money for something) but this kid had a serious case of the “I wants”. I told her to get a job; I heard a rumor they gave you money. That got me the kind of dark look of “if looks could kill” kind of scowl that only a teen can give. And no. She did not get a job.
Money. Lots of it.
@SpacedInvader mo iz bettah
@SpacedInvader at 25 and 30 this year this is the answer, and it fits in their suitcases when they travel here.
@Oldelvis
^ This.
And we still have access to their bank accounts (opened when they were teens) so gifting is just “Click, Click, Click, Click”.
(Also: Bah Humbug!)
I have no kid. My husband has one, but he’s thirty-something, so he doesn’t really count as a kid anymore.
@Pony That’s pretty young for a husband!
@therealjrn Ha ha. My husband is 53. :p
I NEVER had KIDS… I had Children, TYVM! Honestly wish the word would stop getting so much use… They don’t call them Kids Hospitals for example…
@Mandamm Jerry’s kids has entered the chat.
@Mandamm I had kids. They grew up to make great cheese.
The oldest wants a Nothing Phone (3) and the youngest wants an African grey parrot. I know those without needing to ask. When I asked the middle one he said he wants some stuff but can’t remember what right now.
@algae1221 Hope he remembers before Black Friday is over.
@algae1221
/showme An African Grey Parrot using a smart phone called a “Nothing Phone”. Two kids are looking at the African Grey Parrot adoringly and a third kid is staring off into the distance. Sad parent is in the background counting pennies.
A car, a real one, not a toy. The joys of parenting but he will be disappointed.
@cbilyak Maybe he’ll be happier if he got to choose which one?
KuoH
@cbilyak @kuoh Reverse trike is definitely the way to go.
@cbilyak @cfg83 @kuoh Reverse Trike with a little more detail.
Mine are all grownups now and my one and only grandson said ‘nothing really’, he’ s 15! Me, myself and I would love to get a puppy! Need to get a service dog to help open doors and retrieve dropped items. Hard to train an adoptee from the pound for this type of job. A lab or one of those fancy doodle types would be great just don’t have lots extras cash. So Santa that’s my Christmas wish!
Every blessed object they find interesting in the Lakeshore catalog.
My kids are grown. My oldest has grown to understand the true gifts of life. You can’t buy these things and they are only good when they’re shared.
A 3-D printer!? Geez, ok…
@user74860313 why? I only have 3! Each one an upgrade
A hug.
@cfg83 yep my cat want one nearly hourly, he will settle with his tail being stroked, scratching behind the ears/ under the jaw. & if possible a belly rubs/ scratch.
@cfg83 That’s an adorable cat.
@Kyeh She knows.
@cfg83 So pretty!
She wants a sewing machine, which I wholeheartedly approve of.
@Thumperchick Very cool!!!
Rare Pokemon cards… sigh
No kids, just a nephews and nieces. It’s either paw patrol, arts and crafts, toy cars or dress up costumes.
Mine wants something at work which is still in the process of happening. If all goes as planned, she’ll be changing jobs within the company, stepping up.
I don’t have kids
At 46 she doesn’t want anything.
She got cheese, coffee and a licorice advent calendar
@Cerridwyn Where did she find a licorice advent calendar? Asking for a friend.
@algae1221 I found it at Uncommon Goods