Back story: DD2 has asked for (and is receiving) a new bike for Christmas. Not sure whether Santa will bring it or if it will be from us, but I don't think that really matters for this question.

DH thinks that the bike should remain hidden for the initial "tree reveal" when the kids come down on Christmas morning - that we should put it in the garage/basement, and wrap a bike accessory like a bell or basket with a note to look in the garage. We've done something similar with physically large gifts in the past. However, DD2 is REALLY banking on this gift, and hasn't asked for much of anything else.

My concern is that if she doesn't see it under the tree, she'll be very disappointed and get in a foul mood that will spoil Christmas morning..it's not one of her best character traits, but she can get really grouchy/stubborn when things don't go the way she is expecting them to....and my feeling is that there are plenty of times to make an example of expectations/good behavior/handling disappointment, but Christmas morning isn't really one of them.

Where would you put a large present like this (bike, dollhouse, etc.) - somewhere immediately visible, or hide it til the end of gift opening? Or do something else entirely that I'm not thinking of?