The 12 Days of Oliver!

One of our new favorite birthday traditions is giving the birthday kid a small gift each day for 12 days leading up to their birthday. It is inspired by the 12 days of Christmas and we all love it!

I did a post a few months ago about what gifts I got for Parker for her birthday. Each of her sisters are getting basically the same gifts for their 12 days, but Oliver (being a lot younger and a boy) is getting quite a different set of gifts.

Today I am sharing what we're doing for Oliver's 12 Days this year!

Day 1: Cake Mix with Frosting and Sprinkles

This one is actually the same as his sisters. We did a cake mix that they get to make (obviously I will be helping Oliver since he's so small). We don't buy cake mixes basically ever and the kids love making treats in the kitchen, so it's a fun and simple gift!

Day 2: Baby Garage Truck

Oliver has a big garbage truck that he got with his birthday money last year. He loves to push it around, ride on it, and put things in it. He also loves having one small and one big thing (of anything), he calls them the Mommy and the baby. I know he is going to love having a "baby" garbage truck to play with.

It actually ended up being a bit bigger than I thought it would be (I'm terrible at telling things like that when shopping online) but I still think he'll love it.

Day 3: Candy

I always love to devote at least a few days to treats and candy. I like to go to the dollar store and pick out some of the child's favorite candy.

Day 4: Cement Truck

Oliver is all things trucks and tractors right now and I love it! He loves seeing cement trucks and has wanted a toy one for a while. It also has the added benefit of being a decoration for his birthday party!

Day 5: Customized Tractor T-shirt

I might be more excited about this one than Oliver will be, but I know he'll love it. I think this shirt is adorable and I love that it is customizable. I think Oliver will like the tractor on it, but I also think that he'll be excited that it has his name on it when we show him that.

Day 6: Candy

Another candy day! I know Oliver will be excited for more treats.

Day 7: Toy Car Carrier

Oliver got a toy car carrier for Christmas last year and played with it until it broke. This one seems pretty sturdy, and I know it will get a lot of use!

Day 8: Tractor Book

I did a drawing book for all of his sisters and had one picked out for Oliver, but it never came. I know he'll love a book about tractors though.

Day 9: Candy

Another candy day!

Day 10: Star Pillow

I did a star pillow for all the girls, and I think Oliver will like having one that matches his sisters.

Day 11: Twinkies

Twinkies are another thing we pretty much never buy that the kids all love. I did Twinkies in all the girls' 12 days as well and I know Oliver will love it.

Day 12: Toy Forklift

I saved this for the last day because I think this is the one he will be most excited for! There is a house being built next door to us and Oliver saw them using a forklift a few months ago. Ever since then, he has loved forklifts and has wanted his own toy one. This one is cute because it comes with a couple toys that the forklift can actually lift. I know Oliver will love it!

What are some of your favorite birthday traditions? I'd love to hear about them in the comments below!