Sifting through the choices for a Valentine's Day present for children - toys, DVDs, music- left me wanting to buy it all. Here's how I choose the best gift for us.
I am in trouble.
Big trouble.
When I applied for the position of feature writer, I had no idea that I would be setting myself up for temptation. Researching children's toys seems to have my mouse hovering about the "Order" button. It has certainly been an exercise in self-control.
When I was investigating girls' valentine gift ideas, the gotta-have-it bug started biting me. Hard. My own Drama Queen would love to flaunt the dress up items. My budding artist could use the Guilcraft art desk to produce works that could easily rival Michaelangelo's finest masterpiece.
To make it even more challenging, the Kathe Kruse Sweetheart doll, detailed in the Natural Valentine's Gifts for Kids, cried out to be held in my own little cherubs' arms. And let me tell you, Mama would equally enjoy reaping the benefits of the chocolate kit.
Then came the desire to sit my girlies in my lap and reminisce with a classic Valentine cartoon. How could I not want to share with them the heartache of poor Charlie Brown and his lack of Valentine's Day cards?
Through it all, I managed to remain strong. My fingers did not fly to enter in my 16 digit credit card number. I have already ordered their Valentine gift. That’s that.
The perfect gift for us – They Might Be Giants, Here Come the 123s CD/DVD. My daughters have danced, sang, and, most importantly, learned from their previous album, Here Come the ABCs. My Indie rock lovin’ hubby will enjoy it more than they do. And me, believe it or not, I find the present incredibly romantic. Why? Because my husband and I shared our first pseudo-date at a TMBG concert years ago. It’s simply the perfect gift.
May you find the perfect gift too. Happy hunting!
