DadCentric Holiday Bleg

I was going to live-blog Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer tonight, but I changed my mind.  I didn't want to ruin the story for those of you on the West Coast.

Actually, my post tonight is more of a question rather than the musings of a new father.  First, some background.  My wife and I (well, chiefly my wife) buy presents for everyone.  I mean everyone.  I am godfather to three, my wife is godmother to one.  We have five nieces and nephews and several close friends whose children also receive gifts at this time of year.  Fortunately, we have all agreed that we will only get things for the kids.  That's all well and good, but holy fuckin' shit, kid.  It's a lot of gifts, but nothing difficult: girls: Disney Princesses; boys: Thomas, The Incredibles and Star Wars.  Our parents aren't that hard: you can't go wrong with a portrait of all the grandchildren or a beautifully framed one of the first.  Then throw in some work people and you can see how far out of hand this can all get.  But, it's once a year, might as well.

I know, I know, long way to the question, but here it is.  What the hell do we get for the daycare teachers?  Is a gift card appropriate?  A gift certificate for a nice restaurant?  Do you give protection money a cash tip?  This is our first and we are not gift savvy when it comes to the daycare.  And where's the cut-off?  By that I mean who gets what?  My wife sees two when she gets there in the a.m.  I see others when I arrive inthe p.m.  And what about the owner?  Does she get something?  You see my conundrum.  Where does it end?  So, anyway, any assistance that you, the fine, bright, insightful, loyal readers of DadCentric can provide will certainly be appreciated.  You might even make our list for next year.