DS is getting a sandpit in the shape of a boat, with a steering wheel, sunshade etc and a christmas stocking filled with little things, playdough, bubble wand, matchie cars all the little things he loves. I have asked Grandparents for practical things, bed sheets, books, puzzles, clothing etc. Because his birthday is in November we try and give him a decent birthday present and then Christmas is more of a combined thing like Beatrix mentioned