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I think I'll be getting GS10 a fife & a penny whistle. He is really enjoying his flute but takes some grief from other 10 year old boys about playing a 'girly' instrument. He's interested in Civil War history, and would like to get involved in reenactments. So I thought a fife would give him something to do in reenactments, it would be something to branch out with playing musical instruments, and it might seem more 'cool' to other 10/11 year old boys.
May I suggest showing him this clip of Matt Malloy playing the Mason's Apron Reel at blinding speed:
He's playing a wooden flute and it's pretty amazing.
lots of puzzles- 48 piece ones, some more books about space and dinoaurs, a compass, a leappad and a bunch of books and cartridges or it off ebay, a toy electric violin, a zylophone, a guitar, and a keyboard- can you tel she loves music LOL. She is also asking for dino fossils, still looking for that...and she is getting gator golf and a puzzle of the USA that talks.
I wish I could meet this wonderful child! I love reading your posts about her. She sounds like she is really something! I love it that she's asking for fossils, and she's not even 3!
This is a great homemade gift idea for those who love gardening like my mom. But my sister prefers gadgets, so I got her the newest model of Apple iPod classic 160 GB Black (7th Generation) . I hope she will like it.
Love the binary clock ideal, I'm going to get that one! DD's 5 & 6 are into experiments big time, so sceince & chemisty sets. They have been begging for American Girl dolls for a couple of years so I broke down and got those, with DD6 it had to be one that was retired and a collectable (had to resort to e-bay for that one) DD5 has always been into puzzles but this year she really wants a K'NEX Loopin' Lightning Coaster, haven't read up on that one yet, but it looks like fun.
Our son is getting Lego Mindstorms, which he has asked for for 3 years and I finally feel confident he can do (he is just 8, but a building fiend). Our DS is getting a fairy house I built.
One suggestion for games is Blokus. This is a game you can play with your kids and everyone will really enjoy it - but it is challenging. My son can beat me even when I am trying my hardest, and even my DD who is 4 can play and have fun.
I bought the binary clock for my dad, sister, and brother-in-law, who are all engineers, and they loved it! It's quite the conversation piece. I could see that a mathy kid would get a big kick out of it! Personally, I never quite got the binary system, much to their chagrin...
My DS9 is getting a Slot Car Race Track. I think this is great for his thinking and socially. It's so fun.
My DD6 is getting a big Barbie House. It comes with interchangable walls to redecorate and a stick on Christmas Tree for the holidays. (I wish my house redecorating was so easy)This present is also for me becuse I would like all of that barbie stuff off the floor.
