Stands the Test of Time

It's been three weeks since Christmas.

If your kids are like mine, they will create a wish list of things they want for Christmas that they REALLY REALLY want! They'll be so excited when they get them, play with them non-stop for about 9 hours, and then they'll sit and collect dust for the rest of the year.

So that got me thinking ... What gifts did your kids get this year that they are still playing with three weeks later?

Here is my list:

Brynne, age 4 ~ I would have to say her Nintendo DS is the one thing she is still playing with every day. She got a Dora and Diego game and a Dogz game. She has also played the most with her paper dolls and was using her Tag Reading System to read to Pup yesterday.

Eli, age 6 ~ Most definitely his constant companion is his Nintendo DS. He has several games and plays it much of the day, every day. The other thing that he has been obsessed with since Christmas are his Hot Wheels, but most specifically the Battle Force 5 cars. He has used his Christmas money to buy all of them and plays with them every day. He also watches the series that we have DVR'd and plays his Nintendo DS Battle Force 5 game.

Dawson, age 13 ~ Right after Thanksgiving, Dawson used his birthday money to buy an iPod Touch. He got many iTunes giftcards for Christmas. So he uses it all day every day and has had so much fun with it playing games and watching movies! He also enjoyed some of the clothes he got, most specifically his Tony Hawk flannel shirt he got from my sister.

Kyndal, age 15 ~ Kyndal is at that age where clothes are pretty much the way to go. I think, by observing her these past few weeks, that her Victoria's Secret Missouri Tigers hoodie is her favorite gift. She also loves her sleeping mask she got in her stocking. She still had lots of Christmas money left so bought a new iPod (she's had hers since they first came out and it was cracked and deteriorating quickly). Her iPod has been her favorite thing (other than her cell phone) for many years.

Nicole, age 30ish ~ For me, I have definitely gotten the most use out of my chocolate brown short Ugg boots I bought with my Christmas money. I have used and enjoyed my cutlery set from Rick just as much. And, I finally broke down after all these years and bought a real CHI hair straightener with the remainder of my Christmas money. Wow, really didn't get what I was missing until I owned one.

Rick, age 30ish (but not for long) ~ I think Rick probably has enjoyed the secret gift I got him this year, most of all. But, he has gotten the most mileage out of his Glee Soundtrack and then used his Christmas money to buy a Wii which he plays with the kids every day.

So, there's our list.

What's yours?

Please share your child's ages and what Christmas present of theirs has stood the {3 week} Test of Time. Include you "big kids" too! This will be useful information for the rest of us come next year!