tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481818368610489829.post6999360974844908989..comments2024-03-18T13:13:22.785-07:00Comments on Preschool Activity Ideas | Toddler Activity Ideas | Mommy With Selective Memory: Should We Just Buy 2 of Everything so the Kids Don't Fight Over Toys?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04352845939412218638noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481818368610489829.post-15973202041890513522013-01-14T18:17:05.599-08:002013-01-14T18:17:05.599-08:00My MIL loves to tell how she bought two of everyth...My MIL loves to tell how she bought two of everything for he boys, too. They were also 2 years apart. <br />I do not buy 2 of everything -- I have a daughter and son, too, and they fight also...But they need to learn to share. They need to learn to get along with others.<br /><br />For the record, my husband hated always getting what his brother got for Christmas -- they were 2 different kids with different tastes... OneMommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13237856383584961580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481818368610489829.post-88183094276511194052013-01-14T07:57:11.039-08:002013-01-14T07:57:11.039-08:00Denise, I agree and glad to hear it wouldn't m...Denise, I agree and glad to hear it wouldn't make a difference anyway! I just read through your blog and my heart goes out to you so much! I hope you're doing better now! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352845939412218638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481818368610489829.post-26427982860104320492013-01-12T20:43:18.198-08:002013-01-12T20:43:18.198-08:00I tried this once and bought my children two of th...I tried this once and bought my children two of the same book (it was for a good cause, so I figured why not?) Well, we get home and although my son has the same EXACT book, he STILL wants to hold the one that my daughter has!!! Definitely do not buy two of everything. It my case, it didn't make a difference. My youngest is still one and learning to share ... but he'll get it soon enough :-)Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07037821915770816003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481818368610489829.post-78393432990385569692013-01-12T16:39:16.848-08:002013-01-12T16:39:16.848-08:00Two of everything seems pretty wasteful; and what ...Two of everything seems pretty wasteful; and what would that teach them??? That's not how life works!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00794518757071471089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481818368610489829.post-33313053093308466182013-01-11T06:09:29.101-08:002013-01-11T06:09:29.101-08:00LOL, "ghetto blaster"--I haven't hea...LOL, "ghetto blaster"--I haven't heard that term in years! You must be in the Jordache and Izod shirt generation with me. :)pricklymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08554734347924782262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481818368610489829.post-1372734823294524602013-01-11T04:42:03.623-08:002013-01-11T04:42:03.623-08:00I am so glad to hear you say this! It's sort ...I am so glad to hear you say this! It's sort of nice to know that they would fight regardless of what I bought for them...I guess it really is just part of life! I'm so glad to have you as a reader!! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352845939412218638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481818368610489829.post-1085161865951809662013-01-11T04:40:21.098-08:002013-01-11T04:40:21.098-08:00Yes...I love that...fighting is part of learning t...Yes...I love that...fighting is part of learning to negotiate...I will try to remember that when I'm about to pull my hair out!! HahaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352845939412218638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481818368610489829.post-38773724465023250762013-01-11T04:39:29.074-08:002013-01-11T04:39:29.074-08:00Yes, I agree...and I am hoping mine will start pla...Yes, I agree...and I am hoping mine will start playing even better together as they get older...maybe 5 and 7 will be the magical age for my kids! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352845939412218638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481818368610489829.post-40860870049561057062013-01-10T17:20:00.063-08:002013-01-10T17:20:00.063-08:00I have twin boys and I don't buy two of everyt...I have twin boys and I don't buy two of everything - A it would be far too expensive and B how are they ever going to learn to share if they have everything given to them. Occassionally they get two of something but only when necessary - for example they both got a bucket and spade for christmas that were the same but different colours. All the toys they get are different and yes they snatch them off each other and only want it because the other has it but thats ok.Twin Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04586901013600428598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481818368610489829.post-46557928779463990322013-01-10T07:35:40.663-08:002013-01-10T07:35:40.663-08:00To put it lightly: OH HELL NO! We either appreciat...To put it lightly: OH HELL NO! We either appreciated what we were given and took turns or *gasp* SHARED, or the gift was confiscated. There was ONE time that we both got the same gift (identical Ghetto blasters) and that was ok until my brother broke his and tried to secretly swap it with mine. <br /><br />Plus, thinking on it, I realize that when we got different things for Christmas we, technically, got twice as many presents. If both got paints...then all we got was paints. But if I got paints and he got a game--WOOO HOOO, we could paint AND play a game! EPIPHANY! That's why my 3 nieces weren't happy when they all got the exact same thing from me for Christmas in 1993. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14688927932614503943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481818368610489829.post-76699344138988206402013-01-10T06:09:23.098-08:002013-01-10T06:09:23.098-08:00Wow, Katie, this post hits home! My boys are 5 and...Wow, Katie, this post hits home! My boys are 5 and 3 (18 mos. apart), and as far as Christmas gifts went, 90% were the same (two bikes, two hopping balls, two light-up pillows, etc.). The thing is, there was still fighting! And as I reflect on it, I think it wasn't the right thing to do. They have different interests even at this young age, and I should be helping them explore that. Live and learn!<br /><br />And your mom sounds a lot like mine. Yes, Grandmas are wise.pricklymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08554734347924782262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481818368610489829.post-91869061005969711532013-01-09T21:11:28.837-08:002013-01-09T21:11:28.837-08:00There are some toys we buy four of...but cannot bu...There are some toys we buy four of...but cannot buy four of everything : 0 ). Fighting is part of learning to negotiate more appropriately. It cannot be entirely avoided (nor should it). : 0 )Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10246780965703089101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481818368610489829.post-51733194986545940052013-01-09T19:41:40.857-08:002013-01-09T19:41:40.857-08:00My son is 4, my niece is also 4, only 7 and 1/2 mo...My son is 4, my niece is also 4, only 7 and 1/2 months older. I am apalled that my husband's family still thinks they need to get the same presents. When they were 2, maybe, but shouldn't they learn to share or take turns some time? It would be much better if they had always had to get along, but what do I know? I'm the Mom.Dalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02662243189268939575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481818368610489829.post-61142843366105595462013-01-09T11:38:29.227-08:002013-01-09T11:38:29.227-08:00meant to to say: Shocked to hear anyone... :)meant to to say: Shocked to hear anyone... :)Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544485968186311655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481818368610489829.post-39502158436531414512013-01-09T11:37:45.040-08:002013-01-09T11:37:45.040-08:00I'm very shocked to anyone would buy 2 of eve...I'm very shocked to anyone would buy 2 of every toy to keep the peace.... Glad to hear you found your own way:9 Fighting is what children do and the also play lovely together.... I have a boy now 5 and a girl now 7. Yes they fight and bicker but they also play for hours and hours and sit cuddled up watching a film. Also what do you teach your children if they get what they want and everything everybody els have??<br /><br />http://oddparent.blogspot.dk/Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544485968186311655noreply@blogger.com