Buying toys for little kids
It is really difficult to buy toys for children when yours have grown up totally .... this is what I thought. This Lohri one of my cousins came over. It was our first Lohri in our own home and all that, and he was in India this time. I met him after thirteen whole years. The last I saw him was on his wedding, after which he left for foreign lands. OMG, it was wonderful. He has five kids, one set of twin daughters aged eleven, one eight year old son, and a set of mixed twins, a boy and a girl aged three.
Naturally I wanted to spoil the entire lot of kids. Naturally he did not want me too. Sigh! Naturally we had a big argument with me telling him that he was being a male chauvanistic whatever and denying me my divine right to spoil any child in the family. His wife is one helluva smart lady. She saw this battle happening and quietly withdrew to play with her little twins. My kids know that they are not supposed to interfere. That does not stop them from bringing out a bowl of popcorn and enjoying the show. His elder kids watched fascinatedly. I dont think they have even seen Punjabis loudly and boisterously enjoying a lovely argument. That does not happen in foreign lands I guess.
The girls watched for a while, and then one of them came up to me and said
Don't get upset. You want to buy us toys, I'll show you where to get them
And she took me to my laptop, totally ignoring her father's disapproving glare. Girls are smart I must say! Hehehee
She took me to this wonderful online store
This way the kids got to chose what they wanted
One little lady wanted a Magic Set. She thinks she is Hermoine Granger. Her twin wanted a Hula Hoop. Its a big myth that twins think alike even if they look alike.
The little boy wanted a robot. How typical. I think girls are more original in their choices.
I bought a stuffed toy and building blocks for the little ones.
The beauty of it all was that I could get the children totally involved in the buying process, they got the stuff they wanted and it could be delivered to their own home. They would not have to discard them or have to cart them back to their own country.
This is one gift they will surely remember for a long time. The more I learn about the net, the more I am awestruck by it.
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When you said Hula Hoop, and I went to the site, I saw the Fun Hop ball. That used to be, in fact is my favourite.
I have been hopping on it till my 8th standard I believe.
Internet is fun, and those little nieces of mine are r e a l l y smart
This lohri story wants me to be a kid and visiting my aunt tooo !!!!
very cute... the net is a blessing for sure !
Hahaha this aunt is with a very busted credit card, but the kisses I got were worth it
5 kids.... i am in awe of that women i cant manage one
They categorise the kids, the elder ones are "the girls", the middle one is "Stepney" for obvious reasons, the little ones are "puppies". Yeah, she has superhuman patience, and can smile still
:-O
... 5 kids ???...
Glad online shopping came to your aid.
Yeah, 5 kids, my Bhabhi is a saint
This makes me feel old. I still like to touch the product and see it from all angles before I buy it...
The Indian in me I guess!
I agree, abhi tak I have only shopped online for books
It was great that the kids were involved in picking the toys of their choice. All kids would love a sweet aunti like you to spoil them!
I know! On a more practical note, I am sure glad they live abroad. Its a difficult act to keep up
Wow! 5 kids...
the website is so cool... I wish I could buy some of those awesome toys for myself!
Yeah 5 kids, ........ in a few years 5 teenagers! Gasp!
Yeah, the website is awesome
Ritu, I usually pick up toys that I like
never fails really. And I agree with the comment above, I prefer to buy from a regular walk in store than an online shop for certain things...
Going to a store with 5 kids and an irate brother ...... shudder at the thought
Having 2 set of twins and a stepney must be some real fun and task at the same time
gud luck to your bhabhi when they grow up though..
& I loved the idea of getting them gifts that the wont need to carry with them all the way also ensuring that u are remembered when they reach their home as well...
Yeah, I thought that was a wonderful option
Aah 5 kids. Must be fun
. Everything is on internet these days and children know it too.
Happy Lohri! Adding you to my blogroll.
Thank you, I am honoured
Aha another toy story here
. I want to meet this brave woman 
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Online shopping is the best .you do not overspend that way .take kids to a toy shop .they will remove the skin from your body .shudder .
I know, shudder!!!
Brilliant! Long live the internet.
The family with five kids sounds too cute for words.
5 kids sounds like a nightmare! I am a fine one to talk, I have three kids and three dogs ufff
such brilliant kids, kitni jaldi jhagda mita diya, aise bachey rab sab ko dey.
mere waley is sey bhi ziyada easily jhagda mitaatey hain.
I m bringing them to see you next time i visit delhi.
hehe
You are welcome Manpreet