I have two boys. They are as different as can be. I love their different personalities (most of the time). But when it comes to Christmas presents, it makes it so much harder to buy for their individual interests and personalities. So I am enlisting your help.

Here is the profile of Child #1:

Jackson:

Jackson is an ultra energetic and competitive 4 year old. His favorite activity is basketball, or board games he can win (If I win, life as we know it is over for about 10 minutes). He doesn't like imaginative play, and instead asks ME to make up scenarios or choose the colors he will color with. He likes cars, trains, blocks, legos, and lincoln logs for about 5 minutes. He has an incredible attention span for books however. I am his number one buddy, and Bennett is just a brother who ruins his shots, or breaks his puzzles (he hasn't mastered the art of the benevolent older brother). He likes challenging toys that involve winning something. Like racing cars, difficult puzzles, and has recently delved into the world of word searches. Again, he likes to paint, color, and play with clay, as long as I am there to guide him on what he should paint/color/make and what colors he should use. If he could choose he would watch TV and play computer games or the Wii all day, so I am doing my best to steer clear of any toy that might continue along that vein.

Ideas I have for him so far include: Tangrams, Remote Control Car, a Sled, LED Flashlight

And Child #2:
Bennett:

Bennett loves all types of vehicles. He plays with trains by himself for lengthy amounts of time. He likes to line things up, stack blocks, and do easy (preferably vehicle related) puzzles. He loves toys that make sounds and has incredible stamina for pushing the same button over and over. I also catch him looking out the window on occasion, just for fun. He likes books too, but will usually only tolerate 2 in a row before he's ready for something else. He pays attention to detail and is very sensitive to texture and temperature. He likes to play with me, but also doesn't mind playing on his own for awhile. He likes active games, but only at the prodding of his older brother. He often wanders off without a word. Oh and I forgot, Bennett hates loud noises.

Ideas for him so far include: Ramp/Parking Garage, Airplane, Remote Control Car, LED Flashlight

So considering these two divergent children, what types of toys would you recommend? Jackson is hard. What toys do you have for a child who is mom's shadow who struggles to entertain himself longer than 5 minutes? Bennett plays with every toy we have and then some. And since we have all of Jackson's old toys, I never know what to do for the child that already has so much. I rotate our toys and recently pulled out a new set this week. Bennett is still on cloud nine, while Jackson got bored after an hour.

Any suggestions would be welcome!