2022 Lists and Journal

[AngelUK]

I have finally made a start on pressies.

1st of Dec:
Fluffy Socks √
Chocolate Bombs √
Choccies/Sweets ?

For both boys:

PS4 VR headset √ (wrapped)
Motion controller √ (wrapped)
Dockingstation √ (wrapped)
Astrobot vr game (to download)
Game credit cards

Sebastian:

Pokemon hat √ (wrapped)
Ghillie Suit √ (wrapped)
Sniper Rifle √ (wrapped)
Percy Jackson book √ (wrapped)
Pokemon special edition box with cards √ (wrapped)
Pokemon book √ (wrapped)
Rifle book √ (wrapped)
Wimpy kid book √ (wrapped)
Pokemon T-shirt √ (wrapped
Toy soldier set √ (wrapped)
Wearable blankies √ (wrapped)
Mug √ (wrapped)
Greek myths book ????
---Nike trainers (ordered)---


Stocking Fillers:
Dog light √
Flying dragon √
Bath Bomb √
Fall Guys figure √
Pokemon Cards √
Choccies √

Dominic:
Arsenal hat (fan gift from club) √ (wrapped)
Arsenal Calendar √ (wrapped)
Arsenal Yearbook √ (wrapped)
Pokemon special edition box with cards √ (wrapped)
Swingball √ (wrapped)
Tennis racket √ (wrapped)
Spaceboy book √ (wrapped)
Saka photo √ (wrapped)
Fall Guys tshirt √ (wrapped)
Wearable blankies √ (wrapped)
Mug √ (wrapped)
Fall guys Plushie √ (wrapped)
2 football books √ (wrapped)
---Nike trainers (ordered)---

Stocking Filler:

Dog Light √
Bath Bomb √
Fall Guys figure √
Find the Loo (where is Wally type book) √
Try not to laugh challenge √
Pokemon Cards √
Choccies

Nick:
Heated blanket (from the boys) √ (wrapped)
The Satsuma Complex by Bob Mortimer (wrapped)
Rivers of London graphic novel √ (wrapped)
Slippers √ (wrapped)
Nanny Ogg’s cookbook √ (wrapped)

Mum: arrived:
Gloves √ (? again though?!)
Laundry travel bags √
Dachshund socks √
Eye mask √
Yet to arrive:
Calendar √
Tomato seeds √

Dad:
Calendar √

Auntie: sent and arrived
Calendar √
Dog poo baggie holder/dispenser √

MIL:
Calendar √
Fleece duvet set √

SIL:
Calendar √
This Works pillow spray √

BFF:
Advent Calendar with a flower seed packet for every day √ (sent)
Night In Pamper Set √
Mini doublesided picture frame on ribbon √ (need to print out pic of us together when young)
Cat shaped paper clips √
Seed packet storage box √

BMF and partner:
Wedgwood jam jar√
Silver Jam spoon √
Gin marmelade √
Calendar √
Baking form √

Neighbours on right:
Biscuits √

Neighbours on left:
Panettone √

Teachers:
Gift vouchers √

Work: Biscuit tin?

 

[Bevziibubble]

Great lists! You're very organised

 

[motherofboys]

Yay for finally starting.
Vr games I'd recommend astro bot, it's like lots of mini games and quite cute and fun, the boys also have Robinson which is about a young boy dropped on an alien planet and he is exploring the planet and discovering things. They have a rollercoaster one too where it feels like you're actually on a rollercoaster. They have a few others I can't really remember off the top of my head but hopefully there might be something there that you think yours would like

 

[AngelUK]

We have Astro Bot already but just on the normal PS5 and they LOVE it! It is super cute I am definitely having a look if there are others available for buying downloading for the VR.

 

[busytulip]

Lovely list.
I always think I'll try and be well organized, but then time slips and next I know Christmas is a week away.

 

[AngelUK]

Right?! I was groaning when we had "only" 100 days and now suddenly it is just next month!

 

[AngelUK]

It just occurred to me that I should get my boss and colleagues something too, shouldn't I!

Hm maybe I will just get a big biscuit tin for the whole team to share.

 

[motherofboys]

We just do a secret santa rather than buying for the whole team, but if you want to do something then I'd say that a box of biscuits/tub of quality street would be a good option

 

[Bevziibubble]

A big biscuit tin sounds good

 

[AngelUK]

Thanks! There are just 4 at our shop and two regular volunteers apart from me, so too many for a gift each but too few really for secret santa. Might write individual cards though.

 

[motherofboys]

Yeah I do individual cards. There are 13 of us but not everyone chooses to participate, still it's enough to make it worth secret santa

 

[AngelUK]

I just bought motion controllers for the VR on ebay as many games require them. All the cheap ones were for PS3 compatible with PS4, but I needed the PS4 ones since our box is a PS5. Sigh. Bought a charging dock as well.
I also got the Astrobot VR game and but sadly Job Simulator is only available as a direct download from the playstation store (unless you buy them for extrortionate prices from ebay US!), so not something to unwrap at xmas. These will again be joint presents.

Still NO idea for a proper present for just Dominic . He only seems to have two interests at the moment: Football and Fall Guys on the xbox. I cannot even think of a VR game that would just be for him!

 

[AngelUK]

I am bidding on a mounted photo personally signed by Saka and Jesus, Dom's favourite Arsenal players. FX I get it!

 

[motherofboys]

It's so annoying when some games are download only.

 

[AngelUK]

Very!!

Dom had asked for a tennis racket but since I cannot possibly afford lessons at the mo and there is no where flat around here to play, I discounted that idea. Then suddenly I remembered Swingball! So he is getting an All Surface one for the garden and a proper tennis racket to go with it! Oooh the relief to have found something he actually sort of asked for and will therefore actually like! Now I just need smaller bits and bobs but I am mostly done!! Yesssss!!!

 

[motherofboys]

Yay that'd great

 

[busytulip]

Ooh glad you found something that will work for him.
Hope you're top bid

 

[Bevziibubble]

That's a great idea!

 

[AngelUK]

Bought a tshirt for each boy, a Gooners mug for Dom and a book on WWI rifles for Sebby.
Also, a lavender filled eye mask for mum and a baking form for BMF.
Still feels kinda uninspired for the boys. :/

 

[Bevziibubble]

They sound like good gifts