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Wednesday 22 January 2014

Turning 9 & Not A Clue What To Buy!

Help!!! I'm stuck and don't know what to get!

So not so little Mr J is turning 9 next week!..... NINE YEARS OLD HOW?!
Of course to make things 'easier' for me, Wen I asked him what he'd like his reply came ..... 'I dunno surprise me!' 
Oh how that felt like a snippet of our future when he's a teen.

So yes I'm stuck. I mean what do you get a child has most things?!

Last year wasn't too bad as he'd learnt of Skylanders so e wanted Skylanders Giants which we got him, as well as a few other little bits and some clothes. we always buy them half clothes half toys for their birthday as they just get so much and they always need clothes.

His birthday we just cooked him his favorite tea of homemade Lasagna followed by cake which meany Daddy squished in is face... But oh how we laughed!




Then he wanted a sleepover, Eek our first ever sleepover I must be mad, So the Friday a couple days after his birthday we did that. 
We started the afternoon after school his best friend and my younger son Mr K's best friend who happens to be the boys younger sister came with their mum.
I ordered pizza followed by birthday cake and they had fun playing!



At 6pm my friend and her daughter went and Mr J's friend stayed so they got into their pj's and played some more, They loved playing soldiers with their inflatable swords they got in their party bags.



Then they played some sort of lions game....My this was LOUD!
They played some other games and ate cake.

Then by 8pm which was surprisingly early I thought they'd have me up late, They wanted to play in their room. As Mr J was now 8 and had his friend over the party was now over for little Miss L.. Well kind of!
I set the boys up a 'secret den' in their bedroom where they sat with books torches and DVD's.




Whilst the boys were in their hideout little Miss L and I 'pampered' each other with facemasks.

 And painted each others nails whilst watching her favorite movie at the time.. Hairspray!


So yes overall last year was a good one! This year I haven't got a clue... Which is were you guys come in,
So Mr J loves learning, Maths and puzzles, Reading, Gaming,TMNT - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Doctor Who to name a few.
So given this if YOU had a child turning 9 what would you chose?
Comment and let me know?!


20 comments:

  1. Does he like shopping? I would be tempted to give him a couple of little bits, maybe books, and then take him shopping to choose some things for himself?

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    1. erm depends when HE is in the mood lol, tat said he still has £20 toysrus giftcards from Christmas and grandparents are sending cash so I think he'd rather some bits to open.

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  2. Oh my I am beyond useless at presents - honestly I never know what to buy my own and Papasaurus's Crimbo pressies are always a bit lacking too!

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    1. See my daugther its easy anything pink/purple sparkly and girly and she's happy but the boys I'm out of my depth I think

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  3. I have no suggestions. Gla dhis bithday party last year was good.

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  4. That is so tricky! I think he might enjoy a repeat of last year's sleepover as the den looks fantastic but no idea about presents sorry x

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  5. I only have preschoolers so have no idea. Can you go to a toy shop and ask for some advice?

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  6. I only have preschoolers so am useless. Can you go to a toy shop and ask?

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  7. Happy Birthday to him! I think he might like spy gear from Spin Master!

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    1. Tank you Eileen I think he would like something like tat too I shall check it out. and thank you for his birthday wishes x

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  8. Gosh, that's tricky! What about something sciency or secret missiony...fingerprint kit, compass, magnets, volcano kit?

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    1. We got him and my other son volcano and rocket science set for Cristmas and not used it yet so could dig that out of the cupboard as a play idea x

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  9. I have to admit I would have no idea - I am awful at presents! I hope he has a wonderful day xx

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  10. What a lovely birthday treat it sounds like everyone had fun.

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  11. Looks like you've been having an awesome time. I bought my son a Dr Who box set for his 9th birthday - but it all depends what floats his boat :-)

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  12. I'd recommend the Science kits too - they were a staple for my nephew at that age!

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  13. I am really here with you on this one. My Ron is going to be 9 in a few very short months. And I have no idea what to do!!! No, no pressure at all here :) Good luck!

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  14. Sorry I've no idea what to get boys aged 9, I have little ones and both girls. But I love the effort you put into his birthday last year looked great x

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  15. Sounds like you had a lovely time last year.....Sorry have no suggestions as have a 7 year old girl!

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  16. Hope he has a great birthday! Not too sure of suggestions as mine are younger but if he doesnt want a lot in the way of presents what about some days out or trips to exciting places then just a few smaller bits for presents? We tend to take ours to Legoland, Thomasland etc on their birthdays as a day out treat - any equivalent of that kind of thing for a 9 year old?

    anna (intheplayroom)

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