Jenny in Florida Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I'm wondering what your kids are giving their dads this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 3 Army golf balls in display case. My 7 year old decided that is what she'd like to give Daddy and I found them on ebay. Last year I took the girls (separately) to the Dollar Tree and gave them each $3 to purchase gifts for the rest of the family. They still talk about how much fun they had on their shopping trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMom Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Took them shopping last night.:) The two big kids went in together to get him the second season of Heroes. The 12yo also got him the new Harry Potter related book whatever that's called.:lol: The 16yo also got him The Dark Night and a half a package of socks. He was shocked to find out that a package of the type of socks dad wears was $20 and he'd alread spent about $40 so I kicked in the other $10.:lol: I bought him a watch and a robe and, of course, a half a package of socks ;), and will put the baby's name on them.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBC Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 My kids are giving dh some concerts on DVD for his new home theater. Two are Blue Ray (which he really wanted). They got Foo Fighters, Bryan Adams, Live From Abbey Road and Bon Jovi. He already has U2 Elevation Tour and The Eagles, and he really enjoys watching them in his dark little theater room. I think it's like a little escape from reality for him.:001_smile: Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Me Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 My oldest got him a shirt that says "I'm bringing Grumpy back" for our trip to Disneyworld next year. My middler got him "A Christmas Story" movie. My youngest got him a Home Depot gift card. I got him nothing, 'cause he doesn't like to get gifts. Honestly, he would rather save the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 A set of 15 John Wayne movies for a total of $15. .... from Target, in case anyone's interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 They are giving him dark chocolate, which is his favorite. And a flashlight for his keychain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 lol... They went in on a cute black felt bag marked "coal" with pieces of black licorice (which he actually *likes*, weirdly enough!) to share... And ds is giving him a spoon like the kind used in Asian restaurants. ;) (Dh does love brothy Japanese noodle bowls...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawn of ns Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 A Transformers Chess set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole M Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Ginkgo Biloba for his stocking. Dad can't remember anything these days, so the boys think that would be a hilarious gift. The "real" gifts are secret, even from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 We went last night too. :) The kids got dh a t-shirt from Target with Ghostbusters on it, and my 8 y.o. saw some Mario boxers that he just knew Dad had to have, so I caved and bought those too. I think I'm getting pajamas again. Sigh. I will be properly delighted, but the pajama pants are always too short. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deece in MN Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 My dc bought this book from our local bookstore: Mental Floss History of the World: An Irreverent Romp through Civilization's Best Bits My dh likes Mental Floss magazine, so they thought he would enjoy this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 3 boxes of gum i picked up at Costco - it's on marked to go away. HE named a few things that are impossible for me to get him.... i have no money for one, and telling me a week before christmas that you want some set of hunting videos i need to order isn't really going to work. He mentioned socks & underwear - so i'm thinking of adding that to the pile if i get any money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Unfortunately, no one is buying for mom and dad this year. We are also not buying for each other (as in my dh and I). Boring, huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted December 19, 2008 Author Share Posted December 19, 2008 Thanks for sharing, and keep 'em coming. I realized I forgot to say what my kids are doing. They are cooperating on two items for his office. We bought a long wooden plaque and a wooden picture frame. My son used his woodburner to put my husband's name on the plaque and "2008" on the frame. My daughter is now working on painting the wood around the words/numbers. We haven't given him current pictures of them for a while, so we putting one of this year's Christmas photos in the frame. It's one of the few gifts for him that I actually feel good about this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 My dh said not to get him anything, but we got him Superman pajama pants, anyway:) (I made him a scarf, too.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 They gave him a dvd of Pixar's film shorts. He teaches computerized film editing and animation, so he was delighted to receive it to use as a tool for his classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshinkevich Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Our almost two year old and 3 year old are giving him a framed photo I took of them asleep with their arms around each other. My 8 yo is giving him the book "The Dangerous Book for Boys". 12 yo DD is giving him a hot sauce set. 12 yo DS is giving him a bag for his laptop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linders Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 My two DS thoughtfully chose books that they were sure DH would love to read to them...Peter Pan in Scarlet (a sequel by Geraldine McCaughrean) and more Charlie Bone books (which I don't care for but the three of them like). This is only slightly less self-centered than last year, when the boys went in on a Star Wars Lego set that they thought DH would like to build with them. The thing is, he loved the idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jami Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 A Transformers Chess set. OH that sounds fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 PJ pants. I'm hoping he likes them, because he needs them. Buying this man clothes is nearly impossible, but we went out on a limb. I'm hoping that since they're from the boys he won't be terribly picky and he'll give the pants a chance :D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I sort of picked them out and only 2 kids were with me at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHGrandma Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I'm going to set my computer to print return labels on envelopes. GS9 will feed the envelopes into the printer so he can give those to Gramps as personalized envelopes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 The usual ... a handmade gift certificate for a trip to the movies. This given with a box of malt balls for snacking pleasure. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allearia Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 A gift card to Rubio's. He likes to take the boys there on the weekends for lunch when I am doing something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Dh got grouped in with Grandpa and the uncles this year.... Our dds are giving each of the men a Dessert of the Month. They'll wrap up some fudge for Christmas, then each month give the men a special dessert. Along with that, the girls are giving Grandmom and the aunts a Meal of the Month. They'll wrap up a platter, then each month the girls will make a special meal for each woman (and her family). The 7yods is making mugs for all 8 adults. You know, the kind where he draws a picture on paper and sticks it in between the mug and the holder? I got several for $1 each last year. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Aaron is giving him a new paintball gun. Nathan is giving him a can of mixed nuts and a bag of Kettle Cooked chips. Ben is giving him a bag of Kettle Cooked Chips and a jar of salsa. My husband likes snack foods but not desserts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingmommy Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 DS (20) is giving Dad a DS game. DD (12) is giving Dad a DS case. DD (7) is giving Dad a stuffed Eeyore. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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