To all the franticaly busy mums and dads...

[asciwhite]

Hi all, I am really stuck on what to buy my sis in law and bro in law for.... Christmas lol...
I know it may seem early but for me it's an essential.
They have 4 kids, ranging from 16 to 3, they are both medics, shift workers and fantastic.
I am simply at a loss to ideas that would be practical but beautiful for such a busy pair.
In the past I have bought them champagne flutes, crystal vase, photo frames and a table runner...
What would suit you and be much appreciated as a parent who wouldn't necessarily buy 'it' but would love it bought for you?
All ideas would be very welcome :-)

[crete]

no no no it is early august please do not use the c word

[asciwhite]

lol... crete :-) it's an evil necessity for me i'm afraid...
any ideas?....

[Lore]

Have you thought of theatre tickets? It would be a chance for them to spend an evening together without having to consider the children - you will of course have to babysit that night!

[sophie_1003]

i thougt along the same lines of lore but was thinking of a day at a health spa, depends how much you want to spend!

[asciwhite]

I would love to get them theatre tickets, but those 2 getting the same evening off is difficult.
We are booked to baby sit when they go to one of their work balls.... notice? 3 months.... now thats organised...
I like the idea of the spa too, but she would and he wouldn't...
My hub has suggested a fun loo seat for 1 gift lol....
I wonder if they do them with syringes and thermometers in?....

[sense4all]

Along the theatre tickets route, you can always get a Theatre voucher for them from W H Smith, this gives them loads of time to arrange a sitter and pick what they want to see.

(Hi ya Asci hope all is well with you and yours, love Sense.)