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[joocemonster]

I'm really bummed out. I'm tired of being the lame sister when it comes to presents.

I don't believe in buying kids commercialized crap for presents. I don't. I like things that require you to use at least a little bit of imagination, are at least DECENT quality, and aren't hideous.  My sister's sixth birthday is this friday, and I've been working

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[blueskysunday]

I think you should do it. Even if she doesn't appreciate it as much as you'd like her to now, she will someday.

Also, I need more of you in my life. When can you come visit?! <3

[joocemonster]

Thanks, I decided to still make it.
I dunno. This week has been crazy, and I couldn't even get off to see my sister this weekend. Friday morning is going to be my first time where I don't have something due right away and no work till night. But once I don't need money as desperately, I'll come up. I miss you guys.

[imortalitybites]

I really don't think children are sensitized to this kind of thing when they're young. They'll appreciate it when they're older though. I think you should stick with the homemade gifts. If you buy them something from the story they may love it for a little but ultimately discard it. And at least you're sticking to your guns.

[singingflower]

Make the bed. I am with Mariel on this, even if she doesn't appreciate it today, down the road she will. I had a baby doll cradle that my grandpa made me and when I was little I used to trip over it all the time and hit my foot on it but now that I know he made it for me especially to fit a doll him and my grandma gave me, it is really special.