little chickadee Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 My 8 yr old daughter has been scheming for weeks with my husband about buying me a garden gnome for my birthday. She thinks it's absolutely hilarious (she does know I don't actually like garden gnomes!) My son is very very confused - he thought they were actually buying me a fishing Gnome that would catch fish for me because I like eating it! They've just gone off shopping together giggling - so I don't know what to expect on Thursday! Has anyone else had birthday present threats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 We threaten my very boyish 14 year old son with Barbie dolls for Christmas and birthdays, I'm afraid . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 We threaten my very boyish 14 year old son with Barbie dolls for Christmas and birthdays, I'm afraid . Is that the same 14 yo that wore Andrews pink feather boa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Yup . We remind him of that when he's making a fuss about the imminent arrival of a gift wrapped Barbie . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 And I thought that pink so suited him too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I have been threatening Layla with Barbie or a dollie as a present since she could walk - she hates the idea! I think they are going to get you something chickeny really Clare.... they are just putting you off the scent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 We always buy my youngest something with Spongebob Squarepants on it, every Christmas and birthday. He used to love him when he was tiny.....and we just got silly about it. He's 18 and 6ft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I bet you do get a knome....she wont be able to resist!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I feel old. I was thinking since he was tiny ? Its not been around that long but its 9 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 I bet you do get a gnome....she wont be able to resist!! I have a sneaking suspicion you might be right you know Chelsea - hopefully I'll get something else as well though! I'm owed some chickens after the greyhound decided my chicken looked tasty (wouldn't hurt a bean, unless it's a rabbit, a deer, a pheasant or......... a chicken) Just not sorted it out yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Even if you do get a gnome you still have to wear your 'surprised and very happy' face Give it a nick name and call him your own! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Aw I missed that you had lost one of your girls. Well I hope you get a chicken AND a gnome then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 ... and something from Cath Kidston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Put it in the Chicken run. Be "ironic". We will need lots of pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Ooh, I like the idea of a gnome to keep the girls company! But now you'll be disappointed if you don't get one after all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I wonder if your chickens will squat dutifully every time they pass your gnome . (Hope you get one now ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Usually bits of coal for my DD's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 My son went to bed very excited and told me that the gnomes were only a joke (I think he had been instructed to tell me this!) He then told me that you can buy "paint your own" Gnomes, but wouldn't tell me where from because it was a secret Mmm I wonder What I'm getting tomorrow! Hopefully some well behaved children - that's all I ever want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 my favourite film ever is Amelie and I've wanted a gnome since seeing the film but after endless searching on the web, I just can't find the right one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Hmm which one to get, not something I've considered! I wonder if your chickens will squat dutifully every time they pass your gnome . (Hope you get one now ). They would probably peck it to pieces, and knock it over I threaten to buy OH singing Christmas toys after he got a reindeer one and HATED it with a vengeance, it was so funny It never made it home from his parents house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Mary Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Happy Birthday Little Chickadee So tell all what did you get??? Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Happy Birthday - come on the suspense is killing us!!! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Come on Clare, did you get breakfast in bed and some Cath Kidston goodies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Was it a gnome?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...