Wow! All my dcps usually gift me something but I couldn't imagine something so extravagant. I wouldn't expect that or even dream of it. Asking someone to give you $175 or more as a gift is a lot. My own parents wouldn't do that. lol

My first year I got a lot of bath products, nuts and chocolates etc

Last year - 3 of my families gave me alcohol ( I was wondering if I seemed that stressed) lol and 1 family gave me Tim's Gift certificates.

I don't expect anything but some of the cards have made me tear up. Just reading something like "Thanks for being so great" made me cry. Simple but effective.

I gift each child between $20-$30. Some reactions are more gracious than others but I still do it and I will still be happy either way. On the last day I am always on cloud 9 looking forward to my 10 days off. I only get paid the stats and a few days unpaid but the rest and relaxation is priceless. Still....nothing dampens my mood when it is the last day and parents are coming to pick up. I am practically singing with joy. lol