My ds is 9 and still very much believes in Santa, dh and I are pretty dedicated to keeping that going for as long as possible. The only things he has asked for are Pokemon cards and the remote control dinosaur, I think it's name is Spike. He was enthralled by the display at the store. It's expensive but we usually try to get that one thing they really want. The thing is, I think it seems kind of babyish for him and wouldn't really hold his interest for it to be that big of a chunk of his Christmas budget. I tend to get sentimental and wrapped up in the ideas of how many years I have left of a boy who believes in Santa and wanting something like a remote control dinosaur. What do you all think?

By Colette on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 - 03:35 pm:

I would get him it if he really wants it. You better get it soon though, because I just looked at it online and it seems to be selling pretty quick.

By Enchens on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 - 04:24 pm:

Has he written Santa a letter and asked for that specific item? If he did, then I'd also recommend purchasing the item.

As for the age, I have found that remote control things tend to hold boys' interest for a while.

Good luck.

By Bellajoe on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 - 07:26 pm:

I agree, I would get it for him too.

That reminds me of a boy in my dd's fourth grade class today. I asked him what he was doing during indoor recess today and he said that he was writing that Santa Claus is real and then he says "And I'm gonna PROVE it!!"

So cute. I hope his classmates do not ruin it for him.

By Yjja123 on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 - 10:02 pm:

My son is 12 and still plays with his robosapian. I think that your son will get a lot of play out of it. I would get it.

By Dana on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - 08:41 am:

My 10 yr old daughter still is very faithful in Santa. She is also realistic knowing that one man couldn't do what they say. She has it all figured out.

Santa works like a post man. There are many many Santas all working under the one big Santa. And each delivers in his zone. Only very special men get to be Santas.

We have our "very own Santa" since A's first Christmas. We have gotten our photos with him every year for the last 10 yrs. Last year Santa came to my playroom for the babies, so DS got to sit with Santa, but DD missed out.

The next thing I know, Santa had hunted us down and found us at Grandma's house. Honestly, he found us! So fully dressed he knocked on the door and we got our photos with him. He is the main reason DD is still so strong in her beliefs.

She wants a Wii. Not sure Santa will come thru on that one, no matter how much we'd like it. Luckily over the years we have discussed that Santa takes ALL the info of their wants, and HE gets to choose what he thinks will be most enjoyed by them. Not sure that Santa can find an excuse that Wii would not be the best choice. It will be a tough thing this year.

If you can handle the Dino, than go for it. As you said, how much longer do you have? I think your son is old enough to understand that sometimes you may get one really big gift and just a couple smaller items, and other times you get lots of smaller items. And yes, you better decide FAST. I can see how that would sell out FAST.

By Bobbie~moderatr on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - 09:35 am:

I say go for it..

By Rayelle on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - 02:06 pm:

Thanks for the input ladies! I know we should hurry, it is popular. My father in law said boys never really grow up and he wants one too lol! Ds brought up a Wii last night. Stinkin' kid lol! He's been going back and forth but keeps going back to the dinosaur. It was on his list when he gave it to the Santa at the mall and Santa knew exactly the dinosaur he was talking about even though on his list he put "the dinosaur I saw at the store".

By Bobbie~moderatr on Thursday, December 4, 2008 - 08:34 am:

Very cool, I would just get it. I agree with your father in law. DH is 42 years old, put an remote control for a cool monster truck in his hand and he is 5 all over again.

Story, A couple of years ago DH had been talking about memories of Christmas, he brought up Rock'em Sock'em Robots and he got a twinkle in his eye talking about them. So for Christmas I bought him the Rock'em Sock'em Robots game, when he opened it he got all misty. DS ended up with the game, which I figured he would, but DH was really moved by the fact that I had really been listening to his story. That I had heard how much he loved that game and how special the Christmas that year had been to him. So at 40 years old, I had my DH challenging our kids to knock his block off, and this is now one of my most treasured Christmas memories. Men truly never grow up, they just forget sometimes how to be a kid...

I think DS will love the gift..

By Momofmax on Thursday, December 4, 2008 - 06:07 pm:

I envy you that your ds still believes. My son, 9. broke it to me this year that he knows St. Nick was a real person but now parents give the gifts to their children. I didn't confirm or deny as I was disappointed. We're keeping the magic alive for as long as possible by not discussing it! I think your son sounds so sweet - I'd get him Spike.

By Yjja123 on Friday, December 5, 2008 - 05:10 pm:

I always give my hubby a toy. I think we should all be "young at heart". You are never to old to play!

By Reds9298 on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 06:18 pm:

I also have given my DH lots of toys over the years. He loves it! Last year it was a really cool Hot Wheels racing track, with flags for the winners. I liked it that it folded up for storage. My nephew got one at our early family Christmas and DH couldn't stop talking about how cool it was. I got it for him and he flipped. One year it was a hover copter, another year it was Zip Zap car. He's a total kid about stuff like that, and it's honestly fun for all of us!

Nat wants a talking Princess Kitchen this year so bad. I really didn't want to get it because it's not practical (it's hard for me to not think practical about things for her sometimes). She already has a kitchen, so why another one? DH reminded me that she's asking for it from Santa, we can get it, so why not? If she wants it, it doesn't matter if it's a practical purchase. Good reminder for me, so Santa is bringing it for her this year.

Dana, I love your daughter's story about how Santa works! That's cool.

By Dawnk777 on Monday, December 15, 2008 - 12:26 am:

My hubby thinks his new snowblower is a toy. LOL!