Little gifts for my children

Crocheted Christmas tree and gifts

@kaka135 (14916)

Malaysia

December 29, 2017 4:29pm CST

I was planning to spend my December to clean and organize my home, hence I decided not to make any Christmas gifts for my children as I did. Crocheting or sewing does take time. Some time before Christmas, my eldest son was talking to me and asking if Santa would visit us this year, and he has put up the Christmas sock. I used to give them little gifts since 1 December until Christmas, but this year I haven't make or give them any. He has been waiting. In order not to totally disappoint the kids, I quickly crocheted these simple presents and a Christmas tree for them. I have three kids, so now I always have to make three items, I just have to choose something really simple to make. I am glad I managed to complete them before Christmas, and they were happy to receive the little gifts, though they are really simple gifts. Happy Holiday to everyone!!

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@mayka123 (16584)

• India

30 Dec 17

Have not been able to see the photographs you have shared. Handmade gifts are really cute. The kids will treasure that all their life. They may not remember how you have organized the house but only what gifts you made for them.

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@kaka135 (14916)

• Malaysia

5 Jan 18

@mayka123 Thanks! I am not sure if that's the nature of some kids, and we just can't expect them to clean and organize?

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@kaka135 (14916)

• Malaysia

4 Jan 18

Do you mean you can't see the picture above? It's displayed on my computer.

Yes, thanks for the reminding. Though I'd always like to have an organized home, having fun with kids and having them happy are more important, and that's what kids want too.

@mayka123 (16584)

• India

5 Jan 18

@kaka135 I can see the picture today. Looks very cute. My grand children never let my home look organized.

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Tina Dalasinski

@Tina30219 (81540)

• Onaway, Michigan

4 Jan 18

Very nice gift

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@kaka135 (14916)

• Malaysia

4 Jan 18

Thank you. I am glad I was able to make them in time.

@kaka135 (14916)

• Malaysia

5 Jan 18

@Tina30219 Thanks! I thought of that too, as I enjoy making them and like to see kids playing with handmade toys, but at last I decided not to make it at this moment, as I can't really find time to make them.

Tina Dalasinski

@Tina30219 (81540)

• Onaway, Michigan

4 Jan 18

@kaka135 Right. Have you thought of making stuff and selling it online and also doing craft hazard yournstuff is beautiful.

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@much2say (53959)

• Los Angeles, California

29 Dec 17

Awwww . . . I love that! Simple gifts are the best - and these are just so cute! Happy holidays to you too . . . hope you and your family have a joyous New Year!!

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@kaka135 (14916)

• Malaysia

30 Dec 17

Thanks. I was actually planning, and also started making a few others, but I ended up just give them these simple gifts.

Have a wonderful 2018!!

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@much2say (53959)

• Los Angeles, California

31 Dec 17

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@LadyDuck (458006)

• Switzerland

30 Dec 17

This little tree with gifts is so cute. I am glad you had the time to make it.

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@kaka135 (14916)

• Malaysia

4 Jan 18

Thanks! Yes, I was indecisive with a few crafts to make, and finally decided to make these simple gifts. Glad that I was able to make it before Christmas. I always do last minute work.

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@kaka135 (14916)

• Malaysia

5 Jan 18

@LadyDuck I am learning to slow down and not to be busy, but I have no idea when I will reach there.

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@LadyDuck (458006)

• Switzerland

5 Jan 18

@kaka135 We are so busy all the time.

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

30 Dec 17

I am trying to get a little cleaning and organizing done myself.

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@kaka135 (14916)

• Malaysia

3 Jan 18

I guess moms always have this organizing task on their list. How do you manage to call your kids to join you cleaning and organizing? I am trying hard to do this with my 2 elder kids who are 5 and 8. I suppose with a big family, you might get more help.

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@kaka135 (14916)

• Malaysia

5 Jan 18

@mom210 How about the elder kids? I always thought the elders help out the most. It's good that your kids help a lot at home. I have been asking my 5 and 8 year old kids to do the house work, they know how to do and help to do the work sometimes, but they seem to be too busy with their own work and play all the time, and haven't make it a habit to share the responsibility of housework daily. I wonder if I am too demanding or haven't find a good way to encourage them to do so.

I always admire you that you can take care of such a big family and handle everything well. I am still learning to handle just 3 kids.

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

5 Jan 18

@kaka135 really it falls to the middle kids, they seen to be around more often so the 13, 12 & 9 year olds end up helping the most. They are really good workers though and we seen to knock it out quickly.

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@nela13 (55698)

• Portugal

31 Dec 17

These presents you did look so adorable, I am sure your kids love it.

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@kaka135 (14916)

• Malaysia

31 Dec 17

Thanks! They just like to have gifts, so they are happy to receive anything, I guess. I like them to be so simple, as even I draw something on paper and give it to them, they are happy too.

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@kaka135 (14916)

• Malaysia

3 Jan 18

@nela13 Yes, this is one of the many things I want to learn from them. Moreover, with lesser materialistic stuff, kids or even adults can be easily contented.

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@nela13 (55698)

• Portugal

31 Dec 17

@kaka135 children can be Happy with so little

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@shaggin (71664)

• United States

30 Dec 17

Aww how sweet! Glad you were able to make them so fast and give them such delight.

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@kaka135 (14916)

• Malaysia

3 Jan 18

Thanks! Yes, I always rush for some small gifts just to make the kids happy and have to sacrifice my sleep in order to get them done in time. I need to make better plans in future.

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@toniganzon (72285)

• Philippines

30 Dec 17

As mothers we always want our kids to be happy.

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@kaka135 (14916)

• Malaysia

4 Jan 18

Yes, you are right. It's one of our biggest joy to see them happy.

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@cttolledo (5460)

• Legaspi, Philippines

4 Jan 18

wow so cute hehe.. when I was a kid I also believed that santa really exist.

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@kaka135 (14916)

• Malaysia

5 Jan 18

Thanks. I actually didn't know about Santa when I was older, but I was over the age of believing Santa does exist. Though my kids know these are made by me, they still happily think these are the gifts Santa gave them, they think Santa asked me to make it for them. I think it's good for kids to still live in magical world, perhaps it's good for adults too.

Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (57843)

• Centralia, Washington

30 Dec 17

You are a good Mom to your children.

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@kaka135 (14916)

• Malaysia

4 Jan 18

Thanks a lot!! I actually always think I am not, as I scold and nag them too much, especially recently.

This is the main area I need to work on in this new year.

@JudyEv (325720)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Dec 17

It's nice that you were able to do that. Your children will remember your gifts but they won't remember if the house was a bit disorganised.

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@kaka135 (14916)

• Malaysia

30 Dec 17

Thanks. I am sure the kids won't mind the house being messy, but they are happier to receive any gifts from me. If they mind, they would have help out more in cleaning up the house. They prefer playing and enjoy contributing to the mess most of the time.

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@JudyEv (325720)

• Rockingham, Australia

30 Dec 17

@kaka135 That's kids for you.

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@paigea (35678)

• Canada

29 Dec 17

Those are very cute!

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@kaka135 (14916)

• Malaysia

30 Dec 17

Thanks. These are very easy to make, I am just glad the kids are happy with the simple gifts.

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@Icydoll (36717)

• India

5 Jan 18

Cute gifts

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@kaka135 (14916)

• Malaysia

6 Jan 18

Thanks!

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@saritflor (3914)

• Hungary

29 Dec 17

There is nothing lovely in this world that joy of kids isn't that? Way to go my friend!

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@kaka135 (14916)

• Malaysia

30 Dec 17

Yes, it's great to see the kids are happy and joyful. That's why I always make these small gifts for them, and surprise them. It's fun to make and see their happy faces.

@Daelii (5619)

• United States

29 Dec 17

Happy holidays! Those are just adorable!!

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@kaka135 (14916)

• Malaysia

30 Dec 17

Thanks! Wish you'll have a beautiful 2018!

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