My mom-in-law always puts Avon perfume and hand lotion and lip balm in mine and the girls' stockings; Estel invariably receives Avon cologne and "men's soap" in his. It's become a running joke, by now. EK actually enjoys the hand lotion, though it smells like bug spray. Everyone in the family gets a lottery ticket in their stocking, as well - even the toddlers. Family tradition! There's no accounting for it.
Here at home where *I* get more say in what's reasonable and proper the kids get a candy cane, often a little toy car or a plastic kitten (5cm tall), an assortment of desk supplies (pens, pencils, post-it notes; each in fun colors) and maybe some makeup for EK and something gecko-themed for YK. There's nearly always something frivolous that Lin Would Absolutely Not Approve Of. This year, that item in EK's stocking (don't tell!) is a set of "Twilight" trading cards. Shirtless Jacob! Glowering Edward! Oh MY!
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Date: 2009-12-06 08:20 pm (UTC)Here at home
where *I* get more say in what's reasonable and properthe kids get a candy cane, often a little toy car or a plastic kitten (5cm tall), an assortment of desk supplies (pens, pencils, post-it notes; each in fun colors) and maybe some makeup for EK and something gecko-themed for YK. There's nearly always something frivolous that Lin Would Absolutely Not Approve Of. This year, that item in EK's stocking (don't tell!) is a set of "Twilight" trading cards. Shirtless Jacob! Glowering Edward! Oh MY!