Few suggestions

• Start making a count-down chart in your fridge for the birthday party, Christmas, New Year, Vacation, others. Brings up the excitement and teaches the kids to practice waiting
• Use routine charts with rewards, make chores time fun and creative
• Though we are living in the 'click of a button' age, it is ok to tell your kid to wait for a few days to buy the favorite book/series/games/toys they ask