It's no secret that I'm a fuddy-duddy when it comes to overly commercialized holidays (which means most of them). But I want my kids to enjoy their childhood, so I do what I have to do. Probably were it not for my kids I would just be a hermit during this time of year so I wouldn't have to deal with the crowds and other hassles of the season. But I am a parent, and as such I have to stay engaged, and it's that time of year. Ugh.
My level of participation in the shopping season has varied in the past. Some years I've done everything online, some years nothing online. This year I think online is the way to go for non-clothing, while I'll get clothes in stores. My online carts are busting full of stuff for the kids already, and all I have to do is click checkout, but I'm doing more research. The kids are getting harder to buy for as they approach and surpass the double digits.
I'm also making an appeal to family. My appeal is for family to spend half what they would normally spend on the girls, and with the rest of their shopping money instead make a contribution to the girls' college funds by filling out these forms and sending them in with a check (Darby's 529 form, Shelby's 529 form). There are fewer years ahead than behind when it comes to the girls going to college, and I'm getting nervous about it. Some family contributions to their 529s would help both the girls and my uneasiness.
Lastly, Darby is already busting out of her school clothes that we got her in August. Size 10s are just not cutting it. Size 10/12s are barely working. She pretty much needs size 12s now, but while 14/16 tops are probably fine, pants of that size... not so much, she's too skinny. So any help in the keeping up with Darby's growth spurt this holiday season would certainly be appreciated. Thanks!
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