My parents hid my bike behind the couch (which was up against the wall). Garage? Walk-in-Closet? I'd hide both 'big' presents for each kid, and have them open/get them at the same time. Start with the smaller presents first.
This may have been suggested already, but what about hiding the bike itself, then wrapping an accessory (a bell or a helmet, etc.). Good luck,whatever you decide!
I would say do a scavenger hunt with a card placed on the tree for the first clue. That way it can take a little bit of time hunting down the clues to the gift and they/ you can all have fun playing and spending that time together as well as giving gift. (rather then here is your gift, what do you want for breakfast type of morning)
We did the clue thing for my son a couple of years ago and he loved it - we had him going all over the house, before he ended up in the garage - where his bike was with a big bow! It was a lot of fun and he had no idea!!
They make those Christmas patterned trash bag size things for big stuff like that. I'm sure you can get them at Target or Walmart, and use a few of those to cover it up. That might work.
Mia,
Although we didn't have much of the same challenges you have, we did have the same wrapping problem. We left our daughter's first bike in the kitchen upstairs. She found it when we went to go fix breakfast which obviously she wouldn't have done on her own prior to waking us up for Christmas presents!
Hope that helps!
Vicki
How about a scavenger hunt for all the kids to find their "big" present. the two year old goes first with a couple simple clues big sis and bro help with...then they help eachother out with the other clues. You could wrap the first clue and make sure it is the last to be opened under the tree.
Put a picture of the bike wrapped up in a box. A note with the picture could tell her to go to the garage or wherever you have hidden the bike.
I remember growing up and having my BIG present found through a treasure hunt. I was given clues that were rolled up and tied with a red ribbon. I had to search and run all through the house. It was so much fun!! I remember getting a clue that said,"Look inside the BOX that is FREEZING" which was our freezer downstairs. Give that some thought if you are willing to come up with little clues!! It's always fun seeing their expressions!!
i would hide it in an obvious place... Like the kitchen or a room separate from where Xmas presents are with a big bow on it and a tag that says "love santa" and have her get your coffee or someting. My son still gets presents from santa even though he knows it is me. It always gives him a little smile. It is fun.
Thanks ladies. I’m going to do a scavenger hunt for both kids. Such an obvious solution. Why didn’t I think of that?!?!