Lyz Lenz and her husband, David, of Cedar Rapids, IA, see their 2-year-old daughter, Ellis, get giddy with excitement in the toy store aisle all year long.
"Walking down the toy aisle is really hard because she wants everything," Lyz told ABC News. "I see how excited she gets, and as a parent, you just want to give your kids everything."
Lyz and David say they teach their daughter gratitude and restraint 364 days of the year, so on Christmas they want to spoil her a little. Because of this, the mom doesn't feel the need to say "no" during the holidays.
"I don't think a princess castle will ruin her," said Lyz. "We have a very specific dollar amount that we spend on both of our children and it has to fit within that and I know that amount will change as they get older."
Lyz bought around 20 gifts for the 2-year-old, and she sees no problem with this as long as the child is taught to appreciate them.
"If your whole year is about restraint and lessons and valuing and experiences over things, then, you know, Christmas might be a nice time to have gifts," she said.
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