Single Dads Support Group

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Christmas shopping

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So who has started their Christmas shopping?

I have been getting some ideas online, and I started over the weekend. I hadn't done a lot of the shopping for the kids in the past but I am having fun with it this year. The only issue is coordinating with STBX to make sure we don't step on each other's presents or ideas. So far it is going ok. I picked up LeapPads for my two youngest. My STBX got Jack a geotrax starter set, then I saw a firetruck add on for that. I am getting Ben an drawing pad that connects to the computer, and some art software. Its actually fun. Now I need to make lists for my parents.
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It is important for a split family to coordinate these things so the kids are not disapointed.
What I did with my EX and family was make list. Wish list and what I would like to get. That way nothing was duplicated or left out.
It worked good through three marrages.
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I bought a couple things last weekend, but my list is SO much smaller this year. no one on ex's family's list is getting gifts from me, but the couple babies. My son wanted a Wii which would be a gift from my dad, and I can't find them anywhere. My daughter is easy to shop for.
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JTGPP,

I am really surprised that the nintendo Wii is still so hard to come by. My Son bought one after Christmas last year.
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Oh hell, I have to start sometime I guess. Not really ready for it. I just got the tree up and the bills paid. Not much left after that these days. But I hope to start soon if I can get motivated.
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