The Frugal Birthday That Wasn’t | I've Paid For This Twice Already... http://www.paidtwice.com/2007/10/27/the-frugal-birthday-that-wasnt/#comment-4957 Mrs. Micah Sat, 27 Oct 2007 14:17:03 +0000 http://www.paidtwice.com/2007/10/27/the-frugal-birthday-that-wasnt/#comment-4957 At least it's only one slide and not lots of little things. My grandfather only gave me big things, like a swingset, and a couple bookcases (for two different birthdays), and the Chronicles of Narnia. I feel like that has a better effect than getting a bunch of little toys. Though if they do it every birthday will you have space? My parents also used to talk with Dada beforehand about his presents so they knew what they were getting into and could approve or say no. Might you and your parents be able to work out something like that? At least it’s only one slide and not lots of little things. My grandfather only gave me big things, like a swingset, and a couple bookcases (for two different birthdays), and the Chronicles of Narnia. I feel like that has a better effect than getting a bunch of little toys. Though if they do it every birthday will you have space?

My parents also used to talk with Dada beforehand about his presents so they knew what they were getting into and could approve or say no. Might you and your parents be able to work out something like that?

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