What Comes After Toddler?

[bednobs]

and when does it hppen? Would you cll a three year old a toddler?

[1ozzy]

My youngest is 18 now Cloverjo, eldest 24. We have four.
Geez I miss a "real Christmas".
Oh,, the excitement on little faces.

[1ozzy]

A big sloppy raspberry to those of you that have a problem with kids!!!!!

Shame you grew up and forgot what you once were.

[Cloverjo]

Well, ozzy, yours are of an age when they might soon provide you with the next generation of Littlies. My one child is 23 and not ready yet.

[B00]

I'm with you there 1ozzy, mine's now coming up to 11 and the Christmas magic, as far as she's concerned, is fading fast. I still go all misty eyed at her utter joy and excitement on finding out Santa had been and eaten the mince pie and drank the milk (+carrot for Rudulph) we'd left out for him. Last year we didn't bother doing it as even then she didn't 'believe'- it almost broke my heart!

[1ozzy]

Mine aren't ready either Cloverjo.
But I'll be patient.
My parents told me the best thing about grandchildren is you can hand them back when you're worn out ;-)

[1ozzy]

I remember chewing a raw carrot then leaving it next to the tree, just to prove a point. Our tree was always on a slate floor, we used to sprinkle talcum powder then make fake deer footprints in it.
The kids didn't argue with the proof, well, for quite some years ;-)

[ummmm]

I don't do xmas.

I get the kids things throughout the year and state it's instead of the 25th of December. I do give them money though.

My mums b'day is the 23rd so we've always made a fuss about that date. She spent her childhood having presents 'for both'

[Cloverjo]

I'm surprised that you don't do Xmas, ummmm. Do you not have family round or go to someone's house on that day ?

It must be annoying to have a birthday near that date and only get one present 'for both'.

[jennyjoan]

no I agree with UMMMM - because in my street alone - all the children are all kept beautiful as they receive new coats, shoes, dresses, trousers etc all the year around so when it is xmas it is nothing novelty. No - by the way my wee ones have all different tastes - last year Spiderman oh yes I do the 3 year old is getting (I don't have a clue) but I think he is getting ipad2MINI - if that makes sense. Also since mom and dad are no longer together he will get a double whammy. Things have changed since our younger day and unfortunately for me we just have to accept it. Sigh

[ummmm]

Jo...I have a massive family. It's so big that we don't buy each other presents anymore.

As soon as the kids were old enough I explained xmas was a rip off and I'm not prepared to use it as a bargaining tool. They got what they needed throughout the year and they got bonuses for good behaviour. I make more of a fuss about birthdays.

They were always happy with the deal.

I dislike xmas because of the pressure it puts on parents and the fact it'll be starting soon! (B00 if you're reading this!!!)

I do go to my inlaws for dinner but we usually go away with them a few times a year and have a far better, unforced, time.

[jennyjoan]

One Xmas my mother knitted a blue suit and gave me a boy doll - I was hardly allowed to play with it - the following Xmas - she glued a girl's wig on the same doll with plaits and put a dress on it. That was two of my Xmases.

[jessu0206]

Yes, three-year-old is commonly referred to as a toddler, a stage of childhood development characterized by increased mobility and curiosity.Get practical and effective parenting tips for preschoolers at https://www.parentcircle.com/parenting-tips-guides-ideas-for-parents-of-preschoolers/articles. Learn how to raise confident and independent children through articles on discipline, playtime, nutrition, and education.

[jessu0206]

Yes, three-year-old is commonly referred to as a toddler, a stage of childhood development characterized by increased mobility and curiosity.Get practical and effective parenting tips for preschoolers at https://www.parentcircle.com/parenting-tips-guides-ideas-for-parents-of-preschoolers/articles Learn how to raise confident and independent children through articles on discipline, playtime, nutrition, and education.