I don't want any presents from my parents any more. They always make some mistake that means I don't want it. This year has been a classic. They ordered a Christmas hamper for me but didn't tell me that they had ordered one or mention that I should expect a delivery. My sister came over at the weekend and said that my present from mum and dad was being delivered. Nothing came. I called mum on Xmas day and then I found out that my present was delivered two weeks ago It didn't arrive and no card had been put through the door. They spent all yesterday working out what had happened and it turns out they sent it to the wrong address. So someone at an address Iived in 5 years ago received a Christmas hamper intended for me. Today I'll get to find out if the new tenant has eaten my present (they've had it for weeks now without anyone claiming it, so I wouldn't blame them). This isn't the first time they've miscommunicated presents. They've forgotten presents, sent things that we already had better quality ones of, sent more than one of the same thing and bought something that wasn't what they thought it was. They are getting too old now and to he honest I wish that they didn't bother. We've asked them to spend their money on the children (although they've had problems understanding what is age appropriate in the past) but they still want to give me something because I am the only child they have who doesn't live near them. Dsis and Db still rely on them for money loans and childcare so they try to make my presents more special to be fair to all their children. Dsis and DB get DVD boxsets - I don't watch much telly but they do. AIBU to tell them we don't want anything from them? I know it sounds ungrateful but their efforts just create more hassle.
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To ask them not to get us any presents any more
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Veetvoojagig · 27/12/2014 09:02
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