Done with Dane!

With his Christmas shopping, that is! We actually have been for a while. Dane has so much that we decided a while ago that we would only get him one big thing and a few smaller things. Our living room has been so overtaken by toys and baby play stations that to bring more in would mean we'd have to ditch the furniture. So we got Dane some books, a few necessities, a couple of small toys, and a very cool Santa gift (good luck getting this down the chimney, big guy!). We're excited for him to have it, although we can't really wrap our heads around him playing with something geared toward babies 6 months and up. He is 5 months old (today) and it just doesn't seem right.
We're spending some of the money we're saving not buying out Target's baby toy aisles by participating in the Salvation Army's Angel Tree, buying and donating a few toys for babies Dane's age that could really use them more than he could. It's a pretty cool way to give back, and we want to instill the values of generosity and compassion in our son. The rest of the money is going into the bank in an account for Dane.

Dane really doesn't need anything for Christmas, but we now understand the burning desire to buy things for the little ones we love. If you would like to get Dane something, he'd love a new book, a travel toy, or anything monkey. He does not, does not, does NOT need clothes, and while the thought is appreciated, it just doesn't feel right to accept clothes that many other babies actually do need. Maybe buy some cute things (or take the money you would spend) and donate them to a children's' charity, shelter or hospital in Dane's name. It's the thought that counts, and that would certainly be thoughtful! But please do not feel that you have to get him something. He needs nothing and wants for nothing other than membership into the "No More Naps For Life" Club (and don't you dare get him that!).